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1891,
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Compiled by the Secretary,
J. J. SUMMERBELL.
PUBLISHED BY THE
CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION,
Rev. T. M. McWhinney, D.D., Agent,
Dayton, Ohio.
189 1.
This Volume Contains the Following General Departments :
Preface, by the Secretary.
Latest Information Received,
List of Churches of the Christians, arranged alphabetically and
geographically.
List of Christian Conferences.
List of Various Representative Organizations of the Christians.
List of General Missionary Organizations.
List of Educational Institutions.
List of Christian Ministers.
Minutes of the Christian Publishing Association of 1890.
Constitution of the Christian Publishing Association.
Minutes of the American Christian Convention of 1890.
Index.
PREFACE.
The religious body, or connection, whose lists, and the proceed-
ings of whose general representative assembly are given in this
volume, are simply called Christians.
Their only rule of religious faith and practice, professedly and
in fact, is the Bible.
Their fellowship is determined by Christian character, and is,
therefore, heavenly, welcoming all whom Jesus would accept.
They arose at the beginning of this century, in three different
sections of the country, New England in the east, Kentucky and
southern Ohio in the west, and North Carolina and Virginia in the
south, in each district being ignorant of the springing up of a people
in any other locality teaching the same doctrines. Without doubt
it was the spirit of life from God that gave them birth. In general
tendencies and principles they seem to contemplate and secure a
restoration of the Christianity and spirit of the early Church, as
made known in the New Testament. Springing up in the wilder-
nesses of this country, they are the manifestation of the only im-
portant religious movement of modern times that is apparently
totally American ; and yet goes for inspiration, not to Scotland,
nor England, nor Germany, nor France, nor Rome, nor Geneva,
nor Holland, but for spirit and law exclusively to Jerusalem.
" Jesus taught a religion differing from all other religions. It
brought God nearer to men as a Father, and men up nearer to God
as children. It did away with sacerdotal rites, priestly caste, king-
craft, and established a great Christian republic of the common
people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation of kings and priests to
God, a universal brotherhood of men. The sects have seized this
religion as the raw material, and manufactured it over into the
very superstitions which Jesus came to destroy ; all using just
enough of Christ's religion to make converts, but their own creeds
to make sectarians ; so that, where there was before one " wall of
partition," there are now hundreds ; and families, neighborhoods,
and nations are divided, and priests, in the name of Jesus, spread
the firebrands of discord and hatred, division and persecution."
[N.S.]
vi PEEFACE.
Because of these things, and in fulfihnent of the prophecies,
especially in the 11th, 12th, and loth chapters of Revelation, the
Christians (the people whose lists are imperfectly given, and the
proceedings of whose General Assembly are correctly reported in
this volume) arose at the beginning of this century, springing up
simultaneously in various sections of the United States as the buds,
the grass, the flowers, in the springtime, without the arrangement
of man, start on the hillside, along the valley, and in the forest.
There is nothing so dear to one who has felt the weight of a tyrant's
yoke as freedom ; and one who has never known bondage will con-
tend even more fiercely for a possession whose loss will make him
a slave, and whose gain cannot make the oppressor any more than
before a freeman. Among the Christians, one can enjoy this happi-
ness to its full extent. We are free. We have among us no tyrant.
What the United States is to the monarchies of the world, the
Christians are to the sects in religion. We have individual liberty.
We have liberty of doctrine. We do not profess to allow liberty,
and then dictate an interpretation of the Bible which we compel
our brother to receive at the risk (to him) of church fellowship.
That is, we do not say that we have no creed, and then say that
our brother must be immersed in order to remission if he would
unite with us. The liberty of which we boast is genuine. Again,
this liberty of doctrine is not to be confounded with confusion. As
liberty in the United States does not result in anarchy, but is gov-
erned by law, so among the Christians liberty is not lilaertinism,
but receives general directions from the Bible — our law. We allow
individual interpretation, but this individual interpretation is hot
abused ; we do not reject the Bible, but accept it as authority. Its
inspiration is conceded, else the book would not lie upon our pul-
pits and would be quoted in our assemblies little more than Shake-
speare. In consequence of this freedom, without its abuse, there
is among us a beautiful unanimity of sentiment ; not the harmony
of brick with brick, on account of an outside matrix or mould, but
the harmony of oak-leaf with oak-leaf, of violet with violet, of
lily with lily, on account of similarity of nature and untrammeled
freedom of growth.
We also have freedom in practice. Our churches govern them-
selves. We have no ecclesiastical hierarchy, no religious nobility.
No minister among us can erase a name from a church book as in
some sects. No minister can receive a member without the agree-
ment of the church. The congregations elect their own pastors
and other officers, manage their OAvn government, and are amen-
able to no council or synod.
PREFACE. Vll
This freedom is right. No Christian should be a slave spiritu-
ally. He should abhor a pope, and fear a class leader. " Call
no man master."
The Christians are not sectarian. They do not say that others
are not Christians. While they take Christ as their only leader,
Christian as their only name, and the Bible as their only creed,
thus coming as much nearer heaven in principle than the sects, as
Christ is higher than Wesley, or Jesus than Campbell, as Chris-
tian is higher than Congregationalist, and as the Bible is higher
than confession of faith ; they do not assume a personal superiority
over others : but heartily accord to them perfect equality before
Christ. That is, they never attach to a person an orthodoxy which
ought to be joined simply to an opinion. Thus they ever keep in
view this idea : the orthodoxy of an opinion is found in its har-
mony with the word of God, but the orthodoxy of a Christian is
found in his harmony with the character of Christ ; that is, the
opinion is known by its truth, but the Christian by his " fruits."
So among the Christians, Christian character is recognized as being
the only test of fellowship. Hence all Christians are our brethren.
In looking upon the Methodist we forget the follower of Wesley,
and remember only the follower of Jesus. In looking upon the
Disciple we forget the Campbellite, and remember only the Chris-
tian. In looking on the Presbyterian we forget the Calvinist and
remember only the Christian. In short, the Christians have
charity. We could assume no other position which would be
consistent with charity. Christ is the only leader which would be
received by the member of the Roman corporation, by the Presby-
terian, by the Disciple, and by the Unitarian. Charity forbids
our taking a leader distasteful to any of the brethren. Hence we
take Christ. Christian is the only name which Avould be accept-
able to the Congregationalist, to the Methodist, and to the Baptist.
Charity forbids our taking any name which would be offensive to
any believer in Jesus. Hence we take Christian. The Bible
is the only creed that could be endured by the Lutheran, by the
Swedenborgian, by the Episcopalian, and by the Greek. Charity
forbids our taking any creed which would offend one of the least
of those that believe in Christ. Hence we take the Bible. Thus
there is not a point in our position which can be objectionable to
any Christian. One who would repudiate our principles would
apparently repudiate Christ and the Bible.
The Quadrennial Book is hardly intended for strangers, or those
who are not friendly with the Christians; but rather for the
Vlll PREFACE.
workers among the Christians, those who are interested in our
churches, and ministers. The Secretary offers it with great fear,
knowing that it ought to be more nearly perfect ; but trusts to the
charity of the brethren and their knowledge of some of the diffi-
culties under which the book has been compiled.
Some churches that have not reported to conference for four
years, and have not answered the census inquiries of the United
States Government have been omitted from the lists.
There are some sections of country concerning which the infor-
mation in this book is very poor, and very imperfect, such as
Texas, Arkansas, and Canada.
The Secretary believes that the arrangement of churches accord-
ing to their geographical location will increase the usefulness of
the book.
The difficulties of the preparation of the Quadrennial book are
almost indescribable. As an illustration I quote from a letter lately
received : " I am not pastor of any of the churches of which I
was ; but of the ones that Brother held last year." Not the
name of a church was given. This letter was received April 14,
1891, in response to one of mine dated November 11, 1890.
The sources from which the information of this book is compiled
are the following :
The first Quadrennial Book, 1886, being made a basis.
1. Reports in the remittances with the Quadrennial collections.
2. Letters of information from the brethren. Every minister
has been solicited for information.
3. The Herald of Gospel Liberty and the Christian Sun.
Many omissions had been made in my lists, of churches that I
considered decayed or moribund ; but I discovered a desire for the
recognition of these churches.
The sources of error have been very many :
1. My own mistakes.
2. The difficult manuscripts.
3. The mistakes of the brethren.
4. The neglect of the brethren.
5. Loss in the mail.
6. Difference of opinion of the brethren, etc.
But the United States Government with all its machinery of law,
of courts, of golden treasury, of penalties, and an army of workers,
cannot secure what is satisfactory to all in connection with its
census ; so that a great writer in a book says concerning the census
of 1880, " It is evidently not worth the paper on which it is
printed. I have shown its utter unreliability, both as a whole and
in its parts ; " and it could not be expected of the Secretary of the
Convention, who has nothing but his own hands, assisted by the
good- will of the brethren, that his work should be perfect.
In northern Ohio the " Churches of Christ in Christian Union "
have forty-three ministers, sixty-three congregations, forty-two
church buildings, valued at about fifty thousand dollars, with a
membership of two thousand six hundred, each congregation
sustaining a Sunday-school. These lists do not appear in this
book on account of the date of publication.
PREFACE. IX
A number of names of ministers have been erased from the rolls
on account of the fact that they did not respond to the census
appeals of the government, nor to the calls of the Convention, and
letters addressed to them have baen returned to me by the post-
office department. The presumption is either that the brethren
mentioned have no interest in the affairs of our brotherhood, or
their addresses are not known at their late residences.
When this work is perfected to a higher degree it will be, j)er-
haps, very convenient to insert in the list of conferences the names
of the ministers belonging to the respective conferences.
Doubtful entries have often been omitted, as possibly mis-
leading.
The names of some unordained ministers who are serving as
pastors of churches, are inserted among those of the ministers.
I rejoice that the work is done, though imperfectly ; for it has
been very monotonous and tedious. My thanks are due to the
Heavenly Father, who has spared us all, and also to the brethren
who have been so patient with me in my many applications to
them for assistance or explanations, and who have been patient
with my imperfections, and for whom this work has been prepared
and to whom it is dedicated.
Praise God the great all-loving One ;
Praise Jesus Christ his heavenly Son,
Whom angels love, and saints adore
In earth or heaven forevermore.
J. J. SUMMERBELL.
LATEST INFORMATION.
The following information, or correction of errors, has been
received too late to be inserted in the regular lists. Read the items
named as follows :
Page 2. Vancamp's School House. (2) B. Prible.*
Page 3. Bethsaida Chapel. (1) J. M. Hole, Winterrowd. (2) V.
Willett, Hord.
Page 3. Crab Orchard. (1) W. R. Lindsey, Oakville.
Page 3. Crooked Creek. (1) J. M. Hole, Winterrowd.
Page 4. Lamotte. (2) L. .1. Piper, Palestine.
Page 6. Porterville. (2) ^liss V. Abbot, Eaton.
Page 7. Sugar Creek. (2) John Goodart, Olney.
Page 8. Water Valley. Omit.
Page 8. Winterrowd. (1) J. M. Hole, Winterrowd.
Page 10. Burrows. (2) Charles Smith.
Page 10. Add Cedar Lake. (4) Ind. N. AY.
Page 13. Insertiosantei:i7?c,withthefactsof Rosant8ville,onp. 18.
Page 13. Mirioiw (1) Byron R. Long. (5) $1200. (8) George
Gunder.
Page 14. Millville. (1) G. W. Johnson, N. Burlington.
Page 15. Neio Madison. (1) W. D. Samuel, No. Manchester.
X PREFACE.
Page 16. Plensant Givve, Wabash Co. (2) Thomas Johns, No.
Manchester.
Page 17. Pleasant Hill, Randolph County. (1) Thomas Add-
ington.
Page 18. Rosantsville should be Losantsville.
Page 23. Forest Home. (2) Mrs. M. S. Farmer.
Page 23. Lynnville. Omit (1).
Page 24. Shiloh. (8) H. Carter, Washington.
Page 26. Lerado. Omit (4).
Page 27. Pleasant Hill, Reno Co. (1) W. R. Fuller, Lyons.
Page 29. Crooked Greek. (1). A. P. Hurst, Muse's Mills.
Page 31. Eastport. (1) E. E. Colburn.
Page 31. Kittery Ist. (Point) Omit (1).
Page 31. Luhec. (1) L. W. Phillips.
Page 32. North Saco. (1) J. H. Mugridge, Saco.
Page 43. Beaver Meadow. (1) Dan. P. Frink.
Page 43. Camp Brook. (1) Lyman Hill, Willett.
Page 45. Freehold. (9) Egbert Thorn.
Page 46. Newark. (1) D. W. Moore.
Page 47. Petersburg. (1) John McGlauflin.
Page 48. Rural Grove. Omit (1).
Page 49. Young Hickory. (1) Lyman Hill, Willett.
Page 59. Antwerp, (ij W. N. Deck, Bryan.
Page 61. Conneaut. Omit (1).
Page 62. Dayton. Omit (1).
Page 68. Overly Chapel. (1) John Southward, Yellow Springs.
(8) Mary Smith. (5) $60.
Page 69. Palmyra. (1) Lycurgus Cope, E. Carmel.
Page 69. Phillipsburg. (2) E. D. Baker, Center.
Page 70. Add Salem, Montgomery Co. (2) Miss Lida Sayler,
Clayton. (3) 9. (8) J. J. Rogers, Clayton.
Page 71. Shiloh. (1) John Southward, Yellow Springs.
Page 75. Bloomington. Omit (1).
Page 78. ML Union, of Ray's Hill conf. (1) W. A. Dofflemyer,
Purcell.
Page 78. Philadelphia, " Ebenezer." (2) Thomas Bowers, 1644
Cadwallader Street.
Page 79. Pip)e^s Run. (1) James Logue, Pine Ridge.
Page 80. Providence. (9) Joseph R. Dunham, 468 Pine Street.
Page 97. Thomas Addington. Past, of Pleasant Hill.
Page 102. E. Cameron. Past, of Pleasant Center, Matfield Green.
Page 104. Pleasant Clarridge. Omit churches.
Page 104. Henry Cole. Omit Pleasant Hill.
Page 115. W. H. Humphrey. Deceased.
Page 119. jB?/ro?ii2. Xow^, Marion, Ind. Past, of Marion. Omit
" agent."
Page 119. E. C. Luck, Buckland, O. Omit church.
Page 122. D. W. Moore, Newark, N. Y. Past, of Newark.
Page 123. /. F. Morgan. Omit.
Page 123. /. H. Mugridge, Saco, Maine. Past, of No. Saco.
Page 123. Insert Renaldo R. Nafe. Ind. N. W. Conf.
Page 127. R. A. Ricks. Deceased.
Page 132. Mrs. Melissa Terrell, Omit Lynnville.
CHURCHES.
The following are churches of the Christians as far as reported
to the Secretary of the American Christian Convention.
(Where the post-office address is not given with the name of
an officer the presumption is that the address agrees with the
name of the church, unless a star is added ; in which case the
address is unknown to the Secretary. Where the state is not
named in an address the presumj)tion is that it is the same as that
of the church).
ALABAMA.
Antioch. (1) C. M. Dollar, Level Road. (2) W. S. Robberts,
Bloomingdale. (3) 69. (4) Ga. and Ala. (6) 8300.
Beidah. (1) T. H. Elder, Milltown. (2) J. M. Welsh, Louina.
(3) 113. (4) Ga. and Ala. (5) 850. (6) 8700.
Macedonia. (1) J. L. Neese, Truett. (3j 15. (4) Ga. and Ala.
McGuire's Chapel. (1) G. D. Hunt* (3)14. (4) Ga. and Ala.
Xew Hope. (1) J. D. Elder, Milltown. (2) W. J. Planning. (3)
243. (4) Ga. and Ala. (5) 875. (6) 82100.
Pleasant Ch'ove. (1) T. H. Elder, Milltown. (2^ F. Lette, Nun.
(3) 75. (4) Ga. and Ala. (5) 817. (6) 8250.
Roch Spring. (1) J. D. Elder, Milltown. (3) 60. (4) Ga. and
Ala. (5) 835. (6) 8400.
Union Grove. (1) H. W. Elder, Milltown. (3)11. (4) Ga. and
Ala. (5) 810.
ARKANSAS.
Lone Oak. (1) S. B. Bloomfield, Stuttgart. (2) E. Vandusen.^'^
(3) 40. (4) Arkansas Grand Prairie. (9) Henry Vandusen.*
Long Point. (3) 20. (4; Arkansas Grand Prairie. (8) Mr.
Willy!
New Hope. (1) C. J. Thomas, Long Point. (3) 10.
Northwest Grand Prairie. (1) S. 0. Calvin, Stuttgart. (2) Henrv
Vandusen.* (3) 60.
Stuttgart, Arkansas Co. (1) S. 0. Calvin. (2) Dr. Wright. (3)
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference-
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating^ capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
1
2 CHURCHES. ARKANSAS.
36. (4) Arkansas Grand Prairie. (6) $1600. (7) 350. (9) IMr.
Herseman.
Van Cavip''s SchoolHouse. (1) C. J. Thomas, Long Point. (2) B.
Prible. (3) 15.
Wet Prairie, Benton Co.
Word. (1) B. Moore.* (2) W. J. Moore, Cherokee.
CONNECTICUT.
Danbury, Fairfield Co. (1) E. C. Hall, Box 67. (2) Rev. E. M.
Jackson. ' (3) 65. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $365 and don. and par. (6)
$1200. (7) 190. (8) C. Comstock. (9) G. H. Knapp.
Hampton. See Howard Valley.
Howard Valley., Windham Co. (1) R. J. Nickolls, Hampton. (2)
Mrs. Jas. A. Burnham. (3^ 25. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5) $150.
(6) $600. (7)150. v8) W.G. Anthony, Scotland, Ct. (9) Dwight
A. Burnham.
Sherman, Fairfield Co. (2) (?) David Conklin, Sherman. (3) 20.
(6) $1000. (7) 200.
GEORGIA.
Liberty, Terrell Co. (1) Jubilee Smith, Richland. (3) 12. (4)
Ga. and Ala.
Providence, (Chapel), Stewart Co. (1) Dr. Jubilee Smith, Rich-
land. (2) Jonathan Bridges, Richland. (3) 95. (4) Ga. and Ala.
(5) $40.
Reds Hill. (1) Jubilee Smith, Richland. (3) 92. (4) Ga. and
Ala. (6) $1000.
ILLINOIS.
Antioch, Fulton Co. (1) G. W. Irons, Bernadotte. (2) John
Shriver, Smithfield. (3) 65. (4) 111. W. (6) $300. (7) 200.
(9) John Prickett, Smithfield.
Antioch, Jackson Co. (3) 19. (4) 111. S. (6) $600.
Antioch, havi-rence Co. (?) (1) I. C. Mendenhall. Newman. (2)
Wm. Barker, Sumner. (3) 54. (4) S. Wab. 111. (6) $500. (7) 200.
Arm Pmine, Adams Co. (3) 70. (4) 111. W.
Arrington, Wavne Co. (1) J. D. Wiggins, Carmi. (2) John J.
Sheperd, Simms" (3) 37. (4) Ind. S. V6) $250. (7) 400.
Arthur, Moultrie Co. (1) Geo. W. Rippey, Atwood. (2) W. H.
H. Reeder. (3) 64. (4) 111. C. (5) $125. (6) $500. {7) 300.
(9) J. W. Barrum.
Ativood, Piatt Co. (1) Mrs. K. E. Miller, Veedersburg, Ind. (2)
Ella M. Rippey, Atwood, 111. (3) 125. (4) 111. C. (5) $125. (6)
$1500. (7) 500. (8) W. J. Briggs. (9) Wm. Stovall.
Atwood (Branch), Moultrie Co." (1) Mrs. K. E. Miller, Veeders-
burg, Ind. (2) Geo. Earhardt, Pearson. (3) 50. (4) 111. C. (5)
$100.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor, (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent, (9) Chnrch treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — ILLINOIS. O
Ansterman, Wayne Co. (1) S. L. Cheek, Noble. (3) 25.
Beniadotte, Fulton Co. (1) G. W. Irons. (2) Rachel Stiles. (3)
50. (4) 111. W. (6) S2000. (7) 400. (8) R. Stiles.
Bethany, Jasper Co. (2) Jno. Musgrave, Willow Hill. (3) 83.
(4) S. Wab. 111. (6) 700. (7) 350. (9) Willeby Sanders, Hunt
City.
Bethel, Piatt Co. (or De Witt Co.). (1) Geo. W. Draper, Farmer
City. (2) Miss Alice Booth, Farmer City. (3) 110. (4) 111. C.
(5) S300. (6) S1400. (7)300. (8) James Widner, Farmer City.
(9) Mrs. C. P. James, Mansfield.
Bethlehem, Lawrence Co. (1) J. A. Tracy, Kibbie. (2) James
Beds, Sumner. (3^ 95. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) S79.60. (6) 8500.
(7 ) 600. Deacon, David Cooper.
Bethna. (1) J. M. Hole, Hunt City. (2) J. L. Musgrave, Wil-
low Hill. (3) 31. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) 840.
Bethsaida Chapel, Effingham Co. (1) J. R. Wright, Newton. (2)
S. A. Sutton, Hord. (3) 74. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) 8125. (6) 8500.
(7) 300. (8) Wm. Cox, Eberie.
Brockville, Jasper Co. (2) Miss Lyda Islev. Hunt City. (3) 80.
(4) S. Wab. 111. (6) 81000. (7) 400. (9) Wm. Hatterman, Hunt City.
BugnoUa, Adams Co. (3) 30. (4) 111. W.
Burnt Prairie, White Co. (1) A. H. Bennett, Carmi. (2) Abra-
ham Land, Carmi. (3) 35. (4) Ind. S. (5) 8180. (6) 8800. (7)
•JOO. (8) J. W. Thomas, Carmi. (9) James Thomas, Sumpter.
Capron, Boone Co. (1) M. G. Collins. (2) R. Ridge. (3) 60.
(4) N. 111. and Wis. (5) 8475. (6) 82000. (7) 300. (8) H. H.
Stow. (9) R. Ridge.
Cedar Grove. See Eureka.
Central, Vermilion Co. (2) R. A. Friedrich, Fithian. (3) 34. (4)
111. C.
Charter Oak.
Christian Chapel. See Pilot Chapel.
Christian Home, Jackson Co. (3) 14. (4) 111. S.
Omnty Line, Jackson Co. (2) M. Childers.* (3)19. (4) 111. S.
i6) 8500.
Crab Orchard, Jackson Co. (3) 19. (4) 111. S.
Crooked Creek, Jasper Co. (2) H. M. Carr, Hidalgo. (3) 65. (4)
S. Wab. 111. (5) 863. (7) 100. (8) Albert Cherry, Hidalgo. (9)
Sisters Carr and Brux.
Curtis Chapel, Crawford Co. (1) M. V. Hathaway, Robinson. (2)
T.J.Musgrave, Kibbie. (3) 70. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5)850. (6)
si 000. (7) 400. (8) T. J. Musgrave, Kibbie.
Duncan's Mills, Fulton Co. (2)^ J. H. Smith. (3) 27. (4) 111. W.
Eaton, Crawford Co. (Grand Prairie"). (1) Hattie Stewart, Olney.
(2) Elias A. Wolfe. (3) 79. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) 860. (6) 8200.
(7) 160. (8) A. V. Cay wood, Trimble. (9) J. H. Raynes, Robin-
son.
Eureka Lebanon, Vermilion Co. (1) John Green, 437 Outten St.,
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(4) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
4 CHURCHES. ILLINOIS.
Danville. (2) Laura Story, Blount. (3)47. (4) 111. C. (5) $350.
(6) $500. (7) 300.
Fairview, Jasper Co. (1) H. Steward, Olney. (2) Charles Hat-
field, Newton. (3) 9. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) $33.50. (7) 200. (9)
Oscar Allen, Newton.
Fiatt, Fulton Co. (3) 7. (4) 111. W. (6) $600. (7) 300.
Four Mile. (2) F. E. Crawford, Brownstown. (4) 111. W.
Fox Ridge, Wayne Co. (1) S. L. Cheek, Noble. (2) A. Anderson,
Wynoose. (3) 42. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) $15.
■ Franklin, Fulton Co. (2) W. H. Mitchell, Ellisville. (3) 33. (4)
111. W. (6) $400. (7) 200.
Georgetoion, Vermilion Co. (2) Thos. Brazleton. (3) 35. (4)
111. C. (6) $750. (7) 400.
Grand Prairie. See Eaton.
Gh-een Hill, CvAwiox^ Co. (1) A. H. Bennett, Carmi. (2) Free-
man Shaw, Palestine. (3) 27. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) $53.56.
ffewry, Marshall Co. (1) E. E. Bennett. (2) S. G. Worley. (3)
7. (4) 111. W. (6) $2000. (7) 500. (9) S. G. Worley. '
Hickory Grove, Williamson Co. (3) 45. (4) 111 S. "(6) $300.
Hickory Withe, Douglas Co. ( 1) Mrs. K. E. Miller, Veedersburc,
Ind. (2) Lillie Walker, Parkville. (3)15. (4) 111. C.
Hidalgo. (4) S. Wab. 111.
Hilly Grove, Clinton Co. (2) 0. N. Burns, Clinton. (3) 21. (4)
111. C. (5) $15.
Hoye, Vermilion Co. (1) J. J. Patterson, 810 Gilbert St., Danville.
(2) Mrs. Dora Van Dome. (3) 69. (4) 111. C. (5) $200. (6) $500.
(7) 350. (8) Eli Donaldson.
/7ic^n.s^r2/, McDonough Co. (1) L. M. Shinkle. (2) Wesley Wil-
son. (3) 82. (4) 111. W. (5) $250. (6) $2000. (7) $350. (8)
Caleb Hathaway. (9) Samuel Martin.
Kimble Grove, Vermilion Co. (1) S. Hodges, Catlin. (2) L. S.
Wade, Pilot. (3) 32. (4) 111. C. (9) L. Wade, Snyder.
Lake Fwh Piatt Co. (1) W. M. Ealey, Urbana. (2) Mrs. Anna
Quick, Box 185, Atwood. (3) 100. "(4) 111. C. (5) $100. (6)
$500. (7) $250. (8) Carrie Harshbarger, Atwood. (9) C.Antrim,
Atwood.
Lamotte, Crawford Co. (1) M. V. Hathaway, Robinson. (2) T.
J. Piper, Palestine. (3) 66. (4) S. Wab. 111.' (5) $66. (6) $700.
(7) $350. (8) E. Homing, Hutsonville.
La Place, Piatt Co. (1) W. M. Ealey, Urbana. (2) Mrs. Kate
Hawthorne. (3)60. (4) 111. C. (6) $50. (8) Snyder.. (9)
J. 0. Boring.
Lebanon. See Eureka.
Liberty, Richland Co. (1) S. L. Cheek, Noble. (2) George Mc-
Kinney, Wynoose. (3) 39. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) $20.
Liberty, Union Co. (3) 43^ (4) 111. S.
Little Crab Orchard, Jackson Co. See Crab Orchard.
Lucas Creek, Clay Co. (1) A. H. Bennett, Carmi. (2) Allen
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Snperintenilent. (9) Church trenfiirer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. ILLINOIS. 5
Britton, Hord. (3) 225. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) 8100. (6) SHOO.
(7) 400. (8) Allen Britton, Hord.
McCabe (School-house), Piatt Co. (1) G. W. Rippey, Atwood.
'2) Mrs. Eva Brown, Voorhees. (3)48. (4) 111. C. (6) S75. (7)
150. (8) L. ^y. Lavitt, Hammond. (9) Luther Leavitt, Ham-
mond.
Marietta, Fulton Co: (1) Robinson Ashby.* (2) Rev. D. S. Ray.
(3)40. (4)111. W. (6) S700. (7)200. (8) U. Wade.
MUmine, Piatt Co. (1) T. Snvder, Pilot. (2) Wm W. Lefever.
(3) 78. (4) 111. C. (5) S200. ^6) $600. (8) J. Bichringer.
Mound Chapel, Fulton Co. (1) Geo. W. Irons, Bernadotte. (2)
Jefferson Davis, Havana. (3) 58. (4) 111. W. (6) $1000. (7) 300.
Moimd Station, Brown Co. (2) John Lee. (3) 70. (4) 111. W.
Mt. Gilead, Richland Co. (1) J. M. Carmean, Newton. (2) O.
B. Murray, Olriey. (3) 84. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) $58.28. (6)
§600. (7) 300.
Mt. Moriah. (1) R. Mathenev, Casey. (2) G. Yewlick, Casey.
(3) 17. (4) S. Wab. 111.
Mt. Olive, Jasper Co. (2) H. M. Odell, Yale. (3) 80. (4) S.
Wab. 111. (5) S20. (6) 8700. (7) 400. (8) Freemont Crammer,
Bell Air. (9) R. D. Hanlev.
Mt. Pleasant, Crawford Co. (1) Hattie Steward, Olney. (2)
William Huribert, Hardinsville (Deacon). (3) 22. (4) S. Wab.
III. (5) S43. (7)100. (9) Jas. Smith, Hardinsvdlle.
Mt. Pleasant, Fulton Co. (1) G. W. Irons, Bernadotte. (2) F.
n. Bolen.* (3) 54. (4) 111. W. (6) S400. (7) 300.
Mt. Pleasant, Jackson Co. (2) D. C. L. Haldaman. (3) 98. (4)
III. S. (6) S300.
Mt. Zion, Champaign Co. (1) John Green, 437 Outten St., Dan-
ville. (2) Elmer Clements, Urbana. (3) 53. (4) 111. C. (5)
8125. (6) 81500. (7) 300. (8) R. McCormick, Urbana. (9)
Elmer Clements, Urbana.
M.Zw», Crawford Co. (1) J. A. Tracv, Kibbie. (4) S. Wab.
111. (2) W.T. Paul, Greenup. (3)76. (5)814.25.
Mt. Zion, Cumberland Co., (near Greenup). (1) J. M. Plunkett,
'[^•imble. (2) Jon. Madlem, Greenup. (3) 76. (4) S. W^ab. 111.
(6) 81000. (7) 300. (8) Jon. Madlem, Greenup.
Mt. Zion, Knox Co. (3) 20. (4) 111. W.
Mimcie, Vermilion Co. (1) Samuel Swisher, Danville. (2) J.
T. Hughes. (3) 58. (4) Ul. C. (6) 81600. (7) 225. (8) J. T.
Hughes. (9) Samuel Wise.
Neto FellowsU'p, Union Co. (1) Wm. H. Taylor.* (2) W. A.
Dickson.^i^ (3) 74. (4) 111. S. (6) 860.
Newton, Jasper Co. (1) J. M. Carmean. (2) T. B. Jones. (3)
123. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) 8250. (6) 84000. (7) 400. (8) Z.
Allen. (9) Dr. Z. Allen.
North Grove, Ogle Co. (1) G. A. Brown, Leaf River, Ogle Co. (2)
Jacob Piper, Egan City. (3) 70. (4) N. 111. and Wis. (5) 8400.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(■i) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Cliurch treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
6 CHURCHES. — ILLINOIS.
(6) $2000. (7) 300. (8) John Twigg, Leaf River. (9) .John Piper,
Egan City.
Oak Grove, Jasper Co. (3) 36. (4) S. Wab. 111. (6) $400. (7)
400. (8) I. R. Jordan, Palestine.
Oak Grove, Williamson Co. (1) M. L. Fly, Oakville. f2) J. D.
Clarke.* (3) 56. (4) 111. S. (6) $150.
Olive, See Bethel, Piatt Co.
Olive Chapel, Champaign Co. (1) W. M. Ealey, Urbana. (2)
Mrs. Emma Howser, Deers. (3) 75. (4) 111. C. (5) $300. (6)
$1200. (7) 350. (8) Mrs. E. Havard, Deers. (9) Mrs. L. H.
Howser, Deers.
Olive Chapel, Warren Co. (1) J. S. Hanger, Avon. (2) Mariah
Kelly, Avon. (3) 45. (4) 111. W. (6) $1500. (7) 300. (8) A.
L. Wingate, Avon. (9) Ben Wren, Avon.
Ontario, Knox Co. (2) J. H. Newman, Nekoma. (3) 22. (4)
111. W. (5) $275. (6) $1200. (7) 500.
Pilot Chapel, Vermilion Co. (1) J. J. Patterson, 810 Gilbert St.,
Danville. (2) C. W. Keesler, Pilot. (3) 54. (4) 111. C. (5)
$165. (6) $800. (7) 250. (8) A. Davies, Pilot. (9) Samuel At-
wood. Pilot.
Pleasant Gi'ove, Champaign Co. (1) Samuel Swisher, Danville.
(2) Thomas Bishop, St. Joseph. (3) 25. (4) 111. C. (8) Thomas
Bishop, St. Joseph.
Pleasant Grove, Crawford Co. (2) Sarah J. Corell, Bell Air. (3)
40. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) S43. (8) Isaac Goodwin, Bell Air.
Pleasant Grove. See the Temple, Fulton Co.
Pleasant Point. See Waterford, Fulton Co.
Pleasant Ridge, Brown Co. (3) 30. (4) 111. W.
Pleasant Ridge, Warren Co. (1) D. S. Ray, Marietta, Fulton,
Co. (3) 15. (4) 111. W.
Pleasant View., Vermilion Co. (1) Mrs. Kate E. Miller, Veeders-
burg. (2) Zac. Starr, Bismarck. (3) 87. (4) 111. C. (6) $1000.
(7) 250. (8) T. H. Starr.* (9) James Starr, Bismarck.
Poage, Champaign Co. (1) James H. Martin, Catlin. (2) H. E.
Huffman, Homer. (3) 60. (4) 111. C. (5) $150. (6) $100. (7) 100.
Poe, Brown Co. (3) 80. (4) 111. W.
Po^J^ar, Gallatin Co. (1) A. H. Bennett, Carmi. (2) M. H. Brush,
Texas City. (3) 48. (4) Ind. S. (5) $75. (6) $900. (7) 200.
(8) M. H. Brush, Texas City.
Porterville, Crawford Co. (1) M. V. Hathaway, Robinson. (2)
(2) Miss M. Abbot, Eaton. (3) 67. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) $53.
(6) $800. (7) 300. (8) A. Culver, Eaton.
Prairie, Brown Co. (3) 40. (4) 111. W.
Prairie Hope, Champaign Co. (1) Robert Harris, Urbana. (2)
Isaac Hawk, St. Joseph. (3) 96. (4) 111. C. (5) $150. (6) $1500.
(7) 300. (8) W. C. Leas, St. Joseph. (9) Robert G. Stookey, St.
Joseph.
S^i
1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church propei'ty. (7) Senting capacity,
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. ILLINOIS. 7
Prospect. (1) James H. Martin, Catlin. (2) Thomas C. Gorman,
Ogden. (3) 33. (4) 111. C. (5) 880.
Richland, Wayne Co. (2) L. J. Shrob, Bovlestown. (3) 36. (4)
Ind. S.
Richicoocl White Co. (1) T. Sheridan, Enfield. (2) Lucinda
Thomson.* (3) 41. (4) Ind. S.
Rosedale Sunday-school (Branch of Bethel). (8) INIrs. Levi
Goodell, Mansfield.
Salem., Warren Co. (1) D. S. Rav, Marietta. (2) A. P. Loftus,
Roseville. (3)10. (4) 111. W. (5)6125. (6) $800. (7)300.
Salt Creek, DeWitt Co. (1) P. IVL Shultz, Lane. (2) Henry
Webb, Lane. (3) 70. (4) 111. C. (Deacon) M. V. B. Miller.
Sand:y Q-eeL (1) J. M. Brown, Merom, Ind. (2) Geo. Corban,
Latona. (3) 46. (4) S. Wab. 111.
Shiloh, Jasper Co. (1) J. A. Tracv, Kibbie. (2) H. Colter,
North Hebron. (3) 66. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) 822. (6) S500.
(7) 200. (8) Marion Delanv, Willow Hill.
South Bend, Jasper Co. (i) H. D. Catt. Willow Hill. (2) T. M.
Hills, West Liberty. (3) 59. (4) S. W^ab. HI. (5) S30. (6) S300.
(7) 200.
South Prairie Union, Piatt Co. (1) Geo. W. Draper, Farmer Citv.
(2) Alonzo Kendall, Farmer Citv. (3) 80. (4) 111. C. (6) $1700.
(7) 400. (9) D. A. Waller, Farmer City.
Suc/ar Creek, Jasper Co. (1) J. M. Carmean, Newton. (2) Mrs.
Clara Gladheart, Olnev. (3) 75. (4) S. Wab., 111. (5) $75. (6)
$600. (7) 300. (8) Mrs. J. L. Betebenner. Olney. (9) Charles
Sonner, Olney.
Sumner. (1) G. D. Lawrence, Merom, Ind. (2) B. L. Cunning-
ham. (3)77. (4) S. Wab., Hi. (6)81000. (7)300. (8) B. L.
Cunningham. (9) C. C. Judy.
Temple Church. (1) Robinson Ashby.*
Texas City. See Poplar.
The Temple, Fulton Co. (Pleasant Grove) (Farmer's Tp.) (2)
Lvda Carlson, Table Grove. (3) 33. (4) 111. W. (6) $1000. (7)
2()4. (8) Chester Murphy, Table Grove.
Tilton, Vermilion Co. (1) John Green, 437 Outten St., Danville.
(2) I. M. Huston, Vandercook. (3) 47. (4) Hi. C. (6) $800. (7)
300. (8) E. Miller, Danville.
Trimble, Crawford Co. (1) G. D. Lawrence, Merom. (2) George
W. Wilson. (3) 111. (4) S. Wab., 111. (5) $80. (8) Neadham
Wilson. (9) Thos. Correll.
Union, Union Co. (1) M. L. Flv, Oakville. (3) 89. (4) 111. S.
(6) $800.
C^/i/on, White Co. (3)40. (4) Ind. S. (6) S400.
Union Chapel. Yevmilion Co. (1) S. Hodges, Catlin. (2) Wilson
Zurmelee, Danville. (3) 40. (4) 111. C (5) $100. (6) $600.
(7) 300.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference,
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of clinrch property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. iniknown.
« CHURCHES. — ILLINOIS.
Union Hill, Jackson Co. (1) G. W. Hiller.* (2) John Hagler.*
(3) 80. (4) 111. S. (G) S50().
Urbana, Champaign Co. (1) Robert Harris. (2) Jolni W. Boyd.
(3) 76. (4) 111. C. (6) $2500. (7) 300. (8) Hayes. (9) J.
V. Alkise.
Washington, Vermilion Co, (1) Isaac Embree, Georgetown. (3)
38. (4) 111. C. (6) $300. (7) 250. .
Washington Grove, Ogle Co. (1) J. R. Wright, NeAvton. (2) W.
L. Sanford, Chana. (3) 59. (4) N. 111. and Wis. (5) $250. (6)
$1200. (7)350. (8) W. L. Sanford, Chana. (9?) L. Frost, Ash-
ton,
Waterford, B\ilton Co. (Pleasant Point). (1) B. F. Winans, Edin-
burg. (3) 40. (4) 111. W. (6) $1200. (7) 250.
Water Valley, Union Co. (1) M. L. Fly, Oakville. (2) G. W.
Lingle, Cobden. (3) 99. (4) 111. S. (6) $800. (7) 800. (8) Wm.
Peck.* (Deacon) A. H. Brooks.*
Wheeler, Jasper Co. (9) Jonathan Kirkhem.
Willow Branch, Wayne Co. (1) A H. Bennett, Carmi. (2) John
Moore, Flora. (3) 38. (4) S. Wab. 111. (5) $60. (7) 100.
Winterrowd, Effingham Co, (1) J. U. Hole, Hunt City. (2) F.
Weathers. (3) 24. (4) S. Wab. 111. (6) $200. (7) 250. (8) Rov
Tate. (9) G. W. Lewis.
T^ioose, Richland Co. (1) S. L. Cheek, Noble. (3)30. (4) S.
Wab. 111. (7) 200.
INDIANA.
Albany, Delaware Co. (1) W. L. Lundy. (2) Henry Hobbs. (3)
80. (4) Ind. E. (5) $100. (6) $2000. (8) John Green.
Antioch, Clinton Co. (1) John T. Phillips. Graysville. (2) Geo.
Kerns, Frankfort. (3) 175. (4) Ind. W. (5) $225. (6) $900.
(7) 350. (8) G. L. Kern, Frankfort. (Deacon) Jacob Hogden.
Antioch, Gibson Co. (1) D. M. Shoemaker, Owensville. (2) .J.
Larkin Wasson, Owensville. (3) 24. (4) Ind. S. (6) $500. (7)
300.
Antioch, Jackson Co. (1) Alfred Osburn, Eclipse. (3) 15. (7)
100.
Antioch, Randolph Co. (1) T. W. Leakes, Losantville. (2) M. M.
Holaday.* (3) 140. (4) Ind. E. (6) $500. (7) 250.
Antioch, Wabash Co. (2) Andrew Urschel, North Manchester.
(3)60. (4) Eel River. (6) $1200. (7) 500. (8) Robert Ennis,
No. Manchester.
Argos, Marshall Co. (1) C V. and M. A. Strickland. (2) John
Vance. (3) 300. (4) Ind. N. W. (5) $350. (6) $5000. (7) 450,
(8) J. A. Sutton.
Asberry Chapel, Wells Co. (1) A. N. Morris, Muncie City. (2)
Comodore Alexander, Roll, (3) 18. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $500.
Bee Ridqe, Clay Co. (1) R. H. Gott, Mellott. (2) L. F. Donning,
Brazil. (3) 60. (4) Ind. W. (6) $800. (7) 400.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church propert3^ (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer, * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. INDIANA. 9
Bellefontaine, Jay Co. (1) L. D. Brown, Yine.
Bellville, Huntington Co. (1) Henry Florea, Hackleman. ('2)
Wm. J. Lee, Warren. (3) 75. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $1500.
Bethany, Jav Co. (3) 36. (4) Ind. E. (6) $500. (7) 250. (8)
W'm. Smith, Portland.
Bethel. See New Bethel, Brown Co.
Bethel, Clinton Co. (3) 96. (4) Ind. W. (6) $1000. (7) 300.
Bethel, Jackson Co. (1) Alfred Osburn, Eclipse. (2) Jacob Calli-
han, Moonev. (3) 52. (4) Bible Union. (7) 100.
Bethel, Park Co. (4)Ind. W.
Bethsaida, Posey Co. (1) J. M. Brown, ]\Ierom. (2) Joshua M.
]\Iorris, Stewartsville. (3)76. (4) Ind. S. (6) $1000. (7)400. (8)
F. Crawford, Stewartsville. (9) Joshua M. Morris, Stewartsvill^.
Beulah, White Co. (1) G. P. Dvkeman, Anoka, Cass Co. (3)
15 or 20. (4) Ind. N. \\.
Big Spring, Sullivan Co. (1) Pv. L. Amber, Merom. (2) C. E.
Eno, Graysville. (3) 81. (4) Ind, W. (6) $800. (7) 300. (8)
Warren Watson, ]Merom.
Black Creek, Grant Co. (1) F. M. Mullen.* (2) M. F. JefFervs,
Farsville. (3) 69. (4) Miami Reserve.
Bloomingsbnrg, Fulton Co. (1) S. McNeely, Tiosa. (2) M. V.
Coplen. (3) 86. (4) Ind. N. W. (5) $125. ' (6) $1200. (7) 350.
(8) 0. K. Grove.
Blountsville, Heniy Co. (1)S. M. Stone, Como. (2) Wm. Knott.
(3)100. (4)Ind. E. (6)8400. (7)300.
Blue Rirei\ See Little Blue River.
Blvfton, Wells Co. (1) .James Ulerv. (2) Lizzie Lee. (3) 178.
(4) Eel River. (5) $450. (6) $3000. '(7) 275. (8) George Venis.
5o.sto5i, Wavne Co. (1) Jesse A. Parr. (2) Phebe Dils. (3) 50. (4)
Ind. E. (5) $350. (6) $1500. (7)300. (8) John Kinnev. (9) P.
L. Beard.
Bowers. (4) Ind. W.
Brannock Chapel, Madison Co. (2) Wm. Dennev. (3) 68. (4)
Miami Reserve. (6)8500. (7)350.
Broadway, Noble Co. (1) James Atchison-, Piercetown. (2) Samuel
Ohlwine, Cromwell. (3) 67. (4) Eel River. (5)896. (6)82000.
(7) 350. (8):W. B. Knapps, Cromwell. (9) Mrs. Barbara Ohlwine.
Brown^s Wonder, Boone Co. (1) A. .J. Akers, Farmersburg. (2)
Wm. H. H. Evans, Lebanon. (3) 105. (4) Ind. W. (5) 8100. (6)
81500. (7)300. (8) J. D. Evans, Lebanon. (9) J. J.Kern, Lebanon.
Bryant. See Sardinia.
Buena Vista, Adams Co. (1) Mattie Vandever, Murry, Wells Co.
(2) Lorenzo Dunbar, Lvnn Grove, Adams Co. (3) 125. (4) Eel
River. (5) $200. (6) $600. (7) 300. (8) Henry Morrow, Lynn
Grove.
Buffalo, White Co. (1) K. E. West, Young America. (2) Doshia
Conrad. (3) 40. (4)Ind.N.W. (6)81100. (7)250. (8) Frank
Coonrod.
(1) Pastor. (2) fHerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(-5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of chnrch property. (7) Senting capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
10 CHURCHES. — INDIANA.
Cedar La^c Cir/iCj
Burrows, Carroll Co. (1) C. V. and M. A. Strickland, Argos. (2)
Mr.Shiglev. (3)110. (4) Ind. N. W. (5) $250. (6) $3200. (7)
400. (8) John Fielder.
Center (near Win cat e), Montgomery Co. (1) Henrv Passage, Mel-
lott. (2) Milton Rezor, Wingate, Montgomery Co".' (3) 70. (4)
Ind. W. (6) $700. (7) 250.
Center Grove. Montgomery Co. (1) F. P. Trotter, Darlington. (2)
Arthur Crawford, Thorntown. (3) 70. (4) Ind. W. (5) $160. (6)
$150. (7) 300. (8) Gurney Wood, Darlington. (Deacon) Gurney
Wood, Darlington.
Chester Center, Wells Co. (1) W. H. Turney, Montpelier, Hart-
ford Co. (3) 135. (4) Ind. E. (6) $1000. (7) 600.
Christian Chapel. (1) T. L. Stafford, Elwood.
Christian Liberty, Boone Co. (1) E. D. Simons, Yeddo, Fountain
Co. (2) J. C.Stephenson, Elizaville, Boone Co. (3)150. (4) Ind.
W. (6) $1200. (7) 400. (8) E. H. Rutledge, Elizaville, Boone Co.
(9) J. E._ Padgett, Elizaville, Boone Co.
Christian Union. See Dee]) Creek.
Clarktovm, Madison Co. (3) 70. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $300.
(7) 350.
Clear Creek, Huntington Co. (1) Wm. G. Parker, Summitville.
(2) Samuel Beck, Huntington. (3) 77. (4) Eel River. (5) $112.
(6) $1500. (7) 350. (8) G. H. Bailey, Huntington. (9) G. H. Bailey,
Huntington.
Clear Creek, Randolph Co. (1) J. R. Cortner, Winchester. (2)
B. V. M. Brouse, Randolph. (3) 150. (4) Ind. E. (5) $100. (6)
$1200. (7) 300. (8) B. V. M. Brouse, Randolph.
Clifford, Bartholomew Co. (1) Amos S. Downev, Taylorsville.
(2) H. S. Edwards. (3) 74. (4) Ind. C. (6) $1000. (7) 400.
Coesse (South Coesse), Whitley Co. (1) .lames Atchison, Pierce-
town. (2) Albert Bush. (3)57. (4) Eel River. (5) $125. (6) $300
(old). (7) 500. (8) Albert Bush. (9) F. W. Clark.
Collamer, Whitlev Co. (1) D. S. Boswell, Swavzee, Grant Co. (2)
Nettie Bowser. (3) 125. (4) Eel River. (5) $125. (6) $500. (7)
300. (8.) A. E. Cory. (9) A. Ross.
Colleqe Corner. Clinton Co. (1) Joseph Dipbov, Elwood, Tipton
Co. (3) 62. (4) Miami Reserve.
Crooked Creek, Brown Co. (1) J. H. Threlkeld, Moonev. (2) J.
A Lucas, Peter Cooper. (3) 47. (4) Ind. C. (Elder) G". T. More,
Peter Cooper.
Crooked Creek, Cass Co. (1) James Ulery, Bluffton. (2) James
Gray, Royal Center. (3)130. (4) Ind. N. W. (6) $2500. (7)400.
(8) Solomon Carney, Ford's Crossing.
(7ro7/'.9 Creek. (1) R. M. .Johnson, Harmony, Clav Co. (2) Scott
Johnson, Harmony. (3) 129. (4) Ind. W. ' (5) $120. (6) $2000.
(7) 300. (8) Scott Johnson, Harmonv, Clay Co.
Curtisville,T^^tonCo. (1) R. A. Hoi ford.*" (2) David Marshall.*
(3) 37. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $700. (7) 350.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Confercnee.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seatino- ca})acity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES, — INDIANA. 11
Darlinqton, Montgomery Co. (1) F. P. Trotter, DarlingtDn. (2)
Miss Cleilie ISIote. (3) 150. (4) Ind. W. (5) $250. (6) $500.
(7) 250. (9) Martha C. Bowers.
Darrough Chapel, Howard Co. (1) D. W. Fowler, Wabash. (3)
105. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $600. (8) John Snow, Kokomo.
Deep Creel; Marshall Co. (1) J. W. Bolton, Merriam. (2) Chas.
M. Walker, Ilion. (3) 32. (4) Ind. N. W. (6) $1100. (7) 300.
(8) C. M. Walker, Ilion.
Deer Creek, Cass Co. (1) K. E. West, Young America. (2)
Simon Morren, Crittenden, Cass Co. (3) 100. (4) Ind. N. W. (5)
$100. (6) $200. (7)200. (8) Geo. Hinemiller, Crittenden, Cass
Co.
Duey, Allen Co. (1) J. H. Rodgers, Payne. (2) J. W. Boyd,
Payne, 0. (3) 14. (4) 0. N. W. (Deacon) Chas. Duey.*
Dunfee. (1) Eliza Robinson, Coesse. (8) 11. (4) Eel River.
(5) $47. (8) A. D. Pence, Dunfee.
Eaton, Delaware Co. (1) W. F. Mullin, Farmland. (2) George
H. Blodget. (3) 42. (4) Ind. E. (7) 500.
Edon, Delaware Co. (1) J. J. Jonson.* (2) I. H. Shideler,
Shideler, Del. Co. (3)150. (4) Ind. E. (6) $1200. (7)400. (8)
Adam McCormick, Shideler, Del. Co. (9) I. H. Shideler, Shideler,
Del. Co.
Eel River, Kosciusko Co. (1) C. V. and M. A.Strickland, Argos.
(2) Nora Grove, Kinzie. (3)92. (4) Eel River. (5) $125. (6)
$1500. (7) 350. (8) A. Smith, Pierceton.
Eel River Chapel, Miami Co. (1) D. Hidy, North Manchester.
(2) E. G. Gallahan, Peru. (3) 117. (4) Ind. N. W. (5) $200.
(6) $3000. (7) 500. (8) Anthony Smith, Pierceton. Jordan
Swindler, Mexico.
Elm. Grove (Manson), Clinton Co. (1) John S. Maxwell, Craw-
fordsville. (2) U. S. Price, Manson. (3) 94. (4) Ind. W. (6)
$1500. (7) 250. (8) Marion Anderson, Manson.
Elwood, Madison Co. (1) T. L. Stafford. (3) 69. (4) Miami
Reserve. (6) $1200. (7) 300.
Evansville, (Union), Vanderburg Co. (1) J. T. Phillips, Grays-
ville. (2) Charles Vogt. (3) 320. (4) Ind. S. (5) $240. (6)
$800. (7) 300. (8) Mrs. C. Aiken, No. 2, Adams Ave.
Fairview. (1) F. M. Click, I.ebanon, Boone Co. (2) John D.
Miller, Gadsden. (3) 43. (4) Ind. W. (6) $1100. (7) 300. (9)
James H. Miller, Gadsden.
Fall Creek, Henrv Co. (1) J. P. Dykes, Middletown, Henry Co.
(2) Overton Cumniins, Middletown. (3) 165. (4) Ind. E. (5)
$200. (6) $1200. (7) 300. (8) L. A. Pickering, Middletown. (9)
Jesse Cummins, Middletown.
Farmland, Randolph Co. (1) S. W. Bennett, Woodington, Ohio.
(2) Mrs. R. J. Foster. (3) 176. (4) Ind. E. (5) $130. (6) $2000.
(7) 400. (8). L. M. Thornburg. (9) Emma Gough.
Fellowship, Jay Co. (2) Daniel 'Ashcraft, Ample, Jay Co. (3)
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of chnrcli property. (7) Seating rapacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. " * P. O. unknown.
12 CHURCHES. — INDIANA.
29. (4) Ind. E. (6) $400. (7) 250. (<S) Robert Elder, ■ West
Chester, .Jay Co. (9) (Deacon), .John Gil)son, West Chester.
Forrest Hill, Warren Co. (1) Samuel Swisher, Danville, 111.
(3) 58. (4) 111. C. (6) SIOOO. (7) 300.
Freedom (near Yeddo) Fountain Co. (1) E. D. Simons, Yeddo.
(2) A. Roberts, Wallace. (3) 164. (4) Ind. W. (6) $1700. (7)
(500. (8) J. M. Simmons, Yeddo.
Friendship (near Michigantown), Clinton Co. (1) .John Layman,
^lichigantown. (3) 68. (4) Miami Reserve.
Garfield, Montsomerv Co. (1) Henry Passage Mellott. (2)
Mrs. Mary Bin Wd. (3) 60. (4) Ind. W. (6) S1500. (7) 500.
(^) A. Roberts.*
Girah, Delaware Co. (1) N. H. Spencer, Shideler. (2) Otto
Holladay, Shideler. (3) 46. (4) Ind. E.
Goshen, Elkhart Co. (1) J. J. Copeland, 307 North St. (2) Mrs.
Lida Miller. (3) 75. (4) Eel River. (5) S350. (6) S3500. (7)
350.
Granville, Delaware Co. (1) I. V. D. R. .Johnson, Farmland.
(2) L. W. Davis. (3) 112. (4) Ind. E. (6) $600. (7) 325.
Greentown, Howard Co. (1) James Ulery, Bluffton. (2) Henrv
C. Applegate. (3) 180. (4) Ind. N. W. (5) $65 and par. (6)
$3000. (7) 400. (8) W. J. Morris.
Hagerstoivn, Wavne Co. (1) F. A. Brandon. (2) Alexander
C. Walker. (3) 125. (4) Ind. E. (5) $260. (6) $6000. (7)
350. (8) Dr. Keith. (9) Wm. Gebheart.
Hannahs Creek, Union Co. (1) J. W. Weeks, Davton, O. (2)
Homer Lafuze, Liberty, Union Co. (3) 120. (4)"lnd. E. (5)
$350. (6) $1500. (7) 200. (9) W. H. H. Clark, Liberty.
Harrisville, Randolph Co. (2) M. P. Fouse. (3) 170. (4) Ind.
E. (5) $100. (6) $300. (7) 300. (8) .Jacob Welch.
Hebron. See Garfield.
Hickory Grove, Carroll Co. (1) S. McNeelv, Tiosa, Fulton Co.
(2) J. H. Edgerley, Delphos, Carroll Co. (3) 108. (4) Ind. N. W.
(5) $100 and car fare. (6) $1400. (7) 300. (8) Charles Harle-
Mian, Wayback, Carroll Co.
Hickory Grove, Jay Co. (2) L. T. Ray, Como. (3) 40. (4) Ind.
E. (6) $1200. (7) 300. (8) Henrv McDonnell, Como.
Highland. (2) T. Morgan, Hillsdale. (3) 11. (4) 111. C.
Hillisburg, Clinton Co. (1) Lavm'n .J. Hinder.* (2) .James \\'.
Atkinson. ' (3) 102. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $600. (7) 400.
Hurricane, Rush Co. (1) A. J. Akers, Farmersburg. (2) Wm.
Seright, Milroy, Rush Co. (3) 42. (4) Ind. E. (5) $200. (6)
$700. (7) 400: (9) Wm. Seright, Milroy, Rush Co.
Ironivood, Madison Co. (1) T. L. Stafford, El wood. (3) 85. (4)
Miami Reserve. (6) $200 (old). (7) 250.
Jefferson, Grant Co. (1) Henrv Florea, Hackleman. (2) Frank
Baliinger, Upland, Grant Co. (3) 99. (4) Ind. E. (5) $110. (6)
$600. (7) 300.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of membeis. (4) Conference.
(•5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. inikuown.
CHURCHES. — INDIANA. 13
Keeps Creek, Cass Co. See Pleasant Hill, Cass Co.
Keesling Branch, Henry Co. (1) E. Fifer, Straiiphns. (3) 3G.
(4) Ind. E.
Kelso, Huntington Co. (1) P. Winebrenner, Nort]i Manchester.
(2) Miller Morgan, Majenica, Huntington Co. (3) 100. (4) Eel
River. (5) §100. (6) $1000. (7) 400. (8) Wm. H. Porman, Ma-
jenica, (9) Mrs. Nancy Porman, Majenica.
Kirklin Christian Chapel, Clinton Co. (2) J. Stowars, Kirklin.
(3) 110. (4) Ind. W. (6) SIOOO. (7) 450.
Leesbiirg, Kosciusko Co. (1) Peter Winebrenner, North Man-
chester. "(2) ^Vm. Clav. (3) 38. (4) Eel River. (5) 8100. (6)
S2500. (7) 500. (8) John Teepels.
Liberty, Jackson Co. (1) Alfred Osburn, Eclipse. (2) Alfred
Osburn, Eclipse, Jackson Co. (3) 142. (4) Bible Union. (6) $700.
(7) 300.
Liberty, Montgomery Co. (1) F. P. Trotter, Darlington. (2)
Samuel S. Sheafier, Crawfordsville. (3) 118. (4) Ind. W. (5)
S250. (6) 62000. (7) 300. (8) Nathaniel Quick, Crawfordsville.
(9) Joseph Baldwin, Wavnetown.
Liberty Union. {2) H.'W. Dalrimple, Liberty Center. (4) Eel
River. (8) John Stroud, Bly.
Linden, Montgomery Co. (1) W. G. Voliva, Merom. (2) Mrs. W.
A. Durham. (3) 130. (4) Ind. W. (5) 6180. (6) 6600. (7) 325.
(8) W. A. Durham. (9) Levi Martin.
Little Blue River, Shelby Co. (1) E. K. Pond, Clifford. (2)
Andrew'HensT^riminilla. (3) 52. (4) Ind. C. (6) $400. (7) 300.
(9) Ephraim Rhodes, Manilla.
Macedonia. See Straughn.
Manson. See Elm Grove.
Maple Grove, Tipton Co. (2) Fred. Hoover, Tipton. (3) 80. (4)
Miami Reserve.
Maple Grove, Whitley Co. (1) Mrs. Eliza Robinson, Coesse. (2)
Wilson Schrader, Peabody. (3) 31. (4) Eel River. (5) $25. (6)
$1100. (7) 250. (8) Joseph Redman, Peabody. (9) Wilson Schra-
der, Peabody.
Marion, Grant Co. (2) \N. W. Moore. (3) 250. (4) Eel River.
(5) $800. (6) $30,000. (7) 1000. (8) J. W\ Miles.
7liar^-/e, Huntington Co. (2) Wm. Keller. (3)52. (4) Eel River.
Mellott, Fountain Co. (1) A. J. Akers, Farmersburgh. (2) Miss
Nora Brown. (3) 130. (4) Ind. W. (6) $1200. (7) 350. (8) D.
E. Ogle. (9) H. N. Brown.-
Mentone. (2) J. W. Sellers, Mentone. (3) 6. (4) Eel River.
Merom, Sullivan Co. (1) L. J. Aldrich. (2) Libbie Hatten. (3)
163. (4) Ind. W. (5) $100. (7) 500. (8) O. P. Fairfield. (9)
F. P. McClain.
Merriam, Noble Co. (1) J. W. Bolton. (2) J. P. Kitt. (3) 185.
(4) Eel River. (5) $100. (6) $3000. (7) 400. (8) J. P. Kitt. (9)
John P. Kitt.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
14 CHURCHES. INDIANA.
Middle Prairie, Clinton Co. (2) E. S. Irby, RuHsiaville. (3) 137.
(4) ]\Iiami Reserve. (6) $700. (7) 400.
MicJdletinvn, Randolph Co. (1) B. F. Kemp, Union City. (2) D.
B. Harshman, Union City. (3) 60. (4) Ind. E. (6) $300. (7) 300.
Mill Creek, Putnam Co. (1) Isaac R. Lawson, Manhattan. Put-
nam Co. (2) Robert Evans, Poland, Clay Co. (3) 53. (4) Ind. W.
MiUershurg, Elkhart Co. (1) J. J. Copeland, Goshen. (2) F. M.
Myers. (3) 83. (4) Eel River. (5) $175. (6) $2500. (7) 300. (8)
G. D. Boomershine.
il/////h/-/.-. Brown Co. (1) A. S. Downey, Taylorsville. (2) J, Lucas,
Peter Cooper. (3)88. (4) Ind. C. (7)10()'.
Millville, Henry Co. (2) Alfred Welker. (3) 60. (4) Ind. E. (6)
$800. (7)350.
Milhvood, Kosciusko Co. (1) V. R. Miller, Goshen. (2) Thomas
Taylor, Leesburg. (3) 100. (4) Eel River. (6) $1500. (7) 300.
(8) W. B. Anglin, Etna Grove.
Mississinciva (Brinkley), Randolph Co. (1) Alfred Addington,
Sherman. (2) Jesse Pace, Brinkley. (3) 107. (4) Ind. E. (6)
$700. (7)300. (8) J. H. Ford, Brinkley. (9) Isabel Woodard.*
Mooreland, 1st. Henry Co. (1) J. T. Newhouse, Sulphur Springs.
(2) A. Wrightsman. (3) 230. (4) Ind E. (6) $1500. (7) 400. (8)
Dr. D. Clapper.
Mt. Gilead, Jay Co. (1) Emma (Spade) Reedy, Green. (2) John
Henry, Mt. Pleasant, Jay Co. (3)54. (4) Ind. E. (6) $1000. (7)
250. *(8) G. W. Swhers, Mt. Pleasant. (9) Elias Steed, Red Key.
Ml. Olive. (1) D. Powell, Darlington, Montgomery Co. (2) Geo.
W. McDonald, Farmersburg. (3)50. (4) Ind.W. (6) $1000. (7)
300. (9) James Huntwork, Farmersburg.
Mt. Olive, Carroll Co. (2) Robert Hashlet, Rossville, Clinton Co.
(3) 65. (4) Ind. N. W. (6) $1500. (7) 300.
Mt. Olivet, Owen Co. (1) Amos S. Downey, Tavlorsville. (2)
Hettie E. Wompler.* (3) 15. (4) Ind. C. (6) $1200. (7) 400.
3It. Pleasant, Montgomery Co. (1) J. J. Patterson, 810 Gilbert St. ,
Danville, 111. (2) Albert Vail, Crawfordsville. (3) 56. (4) Ind.
W. (5) $100. (6) $1000. (7) 250. (8) Albert Vail, Crawfordsville.
Mt. Zion, Boone Co. (1) P. J. Baker, Lebanon. (2) Nancy Rader,
Lebanon. (3) 85. (4) Ind. W. (6) $1000. (7) 400. (8) Wm.
Pain, Lebanon. (9) Elias Budd, Lebanon.
Mt. Zion, Brown Co. (1) J. H. Threlkeld, INloonev. (2) T. J.
Rouse, Pike's Peak. (3) 101. (4) Ind. C. (6) $1000."^ (7) 400.
Mt. Zion, Cass Co. (1) Wm. Y. Winegardner, Logansport, Cass
Co. (2) Miss Windgraves.* (3) 75. (4) Ind. N. W. (5) $100. (6)
$500. (7) 300. (8) Fred Windgraves, Kokomo.
Mt. Zion, Madison Co. (1) J. Layman, Michigantown, Clinton
Co. (2) E. E. Kiphart, Anderson. (3) 76. (4) Miami Reserve.
Mt. Zion. Miami Co. (1) Joseph Kinder, Hobbs Station, Tipton
Co. (2) Wm. Wilson, Galveston. (3) 75. (4) Miami Reserve. (6)
$1200. (7) 400. (9) M. B. Wininger, Galveston.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — INDIANA. 15
ML Zion, Randolph Co. (1) S. M. Stone, Como. (2) W. U.
Holaday, Losantville. (3)43. (4) Ind. E. (6)8500. (7)300.
Murray, Wells Co. (1) Mattie Vandeveer. (2) Jacob H:u-vey. (3)
2o. (4) Eel River. (5) S125. (6) S500. (8) E. D. Merriman.
New BeiM^ Brown Co. (1) E. K. Pond, Clifford. (2) John
Tavlor,'aeona. (3) 160. (4) Ind. C. (5) SIOO. (6) 8600. (7)
500. (8) Wm. T. Milnes, Edinburg. (9) Wm. T. Milnes, Edin-
burg.
New Hoi)e, Jay Co. (3)156. (4) Ind. E. (6)8600. (7)350.
New Hope, Tipton Co. (1) J. R. Kob, Center, Howard Co. (2)
Fletcher Orr, Atlanta. (3) 60. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $500.
(7) 200. (8) George Bozell, Atlanta. (9) Fletcher Orr, Atlanta.
Neio Liberty, Gibson Co. (1) J. T. Phillips, Graysville. (2) T.
J. Redman, Fort Branch. (3) 204. (4) Ind. S. (5) 8350. (6)
81500. (7) 1200. (8) R. L. Carter, Cynthiana. (9) P. H. Epper-
son, Cynthiana.
New Liberty, Randolph Co. (1) W. T. Mullin, Farmland. (2)
Marion Morris, Rural. (3) 85. (4) Ind. E. (6) 81000. (7) 350.
(8) Manda Rockhill, Winchester. (9) Jacob Bales, Bloomingsport.
Neiv Madison, Wabash Co. (Servia). (1) J. N. Foust, Servia,
(2) John Foust, Servia. (3) 100. (4) Eel River. (5) 8125. (6)
81000. (7) 600. (8) W. M. Aigood, Servia.
New Salem, Boone Co. (1) A. J. Akers, Farmersburg. (2) Joseph
Reese, Thorntown. (3) 140. (4) Ind. W. (5) 8175. (6) 8200.
(7) 350. (8) Lyda Beck, Lebanon. (9) A. C. Kersey, Thorntown.
New Union. See Mellott.
Noble, Jay Co. (1) D. S. Davenport, Harrisville. (2) G. W.
Gaigle, Fort Recovery. (3) 100. (4) Ind. E. (5) 8100.25. (6)
8150. (7) 275. (8) A. J. Wilson, Ample.
North Manchester, Wabash Co. (1) W. D. Samuel. (2) Shusley
B. Fannin. (3) 270. (4) Eel River. (5) 8550. (6) 83000. (7) 300.
(8) S. B. Fannin. (9) Levi Smith.
North Union, Allen Co. (1) Eliza Robinson, Coesse. (2) Marv
E. Brosius, Fort Wayne. (3) 41. (4) Eel River. (5) 8120. (6)
8800. (7) 250. (8) J. Falkner, Fort Wayne. (9) Henry Brosius,
Fort Wayne.
North Webster, Kosciusko Co. (1) Peter Winebrenner, North Man-
chester. (2) Silas Hubert. (3) 100. (4) Eel River. (5) 8125.
(6) 82500. (7) 400. (8) Isaac Witmer, Wilmot.
North Wiite River, Randoliih Co. (1) 0. S. Greene, Fort Recov-
ery. (2) J. P. Jeffries, Farmland. (3) 100. (4) Ind. E. (6) 81200.
(7) 200. (8) T. Ginther, Farmland. (9) Isaac Borror, Farmland.
Nottingham, Wells Co. (1) J. A. Coons. (2) Wm. G. Adams. (3)
29. (4) Miami Reserve.
Oak Hill, Noble Co. (1) J. W. Bolton, Merriam. (2) T. Knapp,
Wolf Lake. (3) 33. (4) Eel River. (5) 894.75.
Oakland, Howard Co. (2) W. G. Cooper, Shanghai. (3) 49. (4)
Miami Reserve. (6) 81350. (7) 300.
(I) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. {9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
16 CHURCHES. INDIANA.
Oah Ridge, Brown Co. (1) J. W. Carrothers, Peter Cooper. (2)
N. Carrothers, Peter Cooper. (3) 44. (4) Ind. C.
Ogden, Henry Co. (1) Erasmus Fifer, Stranghn. (3) 50. (4)
Ind. E. (6) $800. (7)300.
"Old Union,'' Bartholomew Co. (1) E. K. Pond, Clifford. (2)
Mary Pence, Taylorsville. (3) 158. (4) Ind. C. (5) $100. (6)
S3000. (7) 500. (8) Richard Breeding, Taylorsville. (9) Franklin
Pierce, Taylorsville.
''Old Union:' (1) Mrs. K. E. Miller, Veedersburg. (2) Will Dar-
nell, Jamestown. (3) 150. (4) Ind. W. (6) $1500. (7) 600. (9)
Ephraim Kibby, Jamestown.
Olive Branch, Randolph Co. (1) J. R. Cortner, Winchester. (2)
W. Cortner, Bragg. (3) 215. (4) Ind. E. (5) $100. (6) $1000.
(8) Walte Stephen, Bragg.
Olive Chapel, Marshall Co. (1) V. R. Miller, Goshen. (3) 80.
(4) Eel River. (6) $1800. (7) 350.
Olive Chapel, St. Joseph Co. (1) S. C. V. Cunningham, New Car-
lisle. (2) L. B. Jessup, New Carlisle. (3) 104. (4) N. Ind. and S.
Mich. (6) $1000. (7) 300. (8) Wm. Horton, New Carlisle.
Olivet, Madison Co. (1) Geo. Abbott, No. Manchester. (2) J. C.
May,Tunks. (3)50. (4) MrsaktRegstw^^oi- Eel River). (6) $1200.
(7) 300.
Osborne Prairie, Fountain. (1) J. T. Phillips, Graysville. (2)
John S. Boord, Stone Bluff. (3) 229. (4) W. Ind. (5) $240. (6)
$800. (7) 400. (8) David Quigle, Stone Bluff. (9) Simon Min-
nick. Stone Bluff.
Otter Creek Union, Vigo Co. (1) R. H. Gott, Mellott. (2) S. ¥i.
McBride, Cloverland. (3) 80. (4) Ind. W. (6) $600. (7) 300. (8)
Silas Mosteller, Fontanet.
Paw Paw, Wabash Co. (1) Wm. G. Parker, Summitville. (2)
Alex. Freeman, Urbana. (3) 100. (4) Eel River. (5) $75. (6)
$800. (7). 500. (8) Wm. R. Scott.'^ (9) John Long, Urbana.
Peabody, Whitley Co. (1) Eliza Robinson, Coessc. (3) 34. (4)
Eel River. (6) $1200. (7) 350. (8) Gordon Oliver.
Philadelphia, Delaware Co. (1) G. W. Johnson, New Burlington.
(2) Wolfe, New Burlington. (3) 100. (4) Ind. E. (6) $2000.
(7) 300.
Pipe Creek, Cass Co. (1) S. McNeely, Tiosa, Fulton Co. (2) Emma
Rader, Onward, Cass Co. (3) 100. (4) Ind. N. W. (6) $150.
(7) 350.
Pleasant Grove. (3) 20. (4) Miami Reserve.
Pleasant Grove, Park Co. (1) Joel Thomas, Arcanum. (2) Mar-
shall Ratcliff, Kingman. (3) 200. (4) Ind. W. (5) $240. (6)
$1000. (7) 400. (8) Thomas J. Ratcliff, Harveysburg. (9) Thos.
J. Ratcliff, Harveysburg.
Pleasant Grove, Wabash Co. (near North Manchester). (1) C. V. and
M. A. Strickland, Argos. (2) Frank Bowen.* (3) 125. (4) ElI
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — INDIANA. 17
River. (5) §125. (6) §2600. (7) 300. (8) L. J. Johns, North
Manchester.
Pleasant Hill Cass Co. (Keep's Creek). (1) S. McNeely, Tiosa,
Fulton Co. (2) B. B. LesTi; BurrowsT^) 60. (4) Eel River. (5).
S140.' (6) S2000. (7) 300. (8) M. P. Kellefinger, Burrows.
Pleasant Hill, :Montgomery Co. (1) F. P. Trotter, Darlington. (2)
A.W.Chilcote,Wingate. (3)200. (4)Ind.W. (5)6240. (6)S1200.
(7) 200. (8) J. D. Thomas, Wingate. (9) Elston Sayers, Wayne-
town.
Pleasant Hill, Noble Co. (1) .Jacob Rittenhouse, Wawaka. (2)
Jake Swiggert. (3) 33. (4) Eel River. (8) Dudley Reynolds,
Ligonier.
Pleasant Hill, Randolph Co. (1) S. ^^^ Bennett, Woodington, 0.
(2) Adam Lindlev, Jordan, Jay Co. (3) 103. (4) Ind. E. (6) S900.
(7) 250. (8) H. R. Roush, Jordan.
Pleasant Ridge, Jackson Co. (1) J. H. Threlkeld, Mooney. (2)
W. P. Henderson, Mooney. (3) 105. (4) Ind. C. (6) 81000. (7)
400. (Elder) C P. Londen, Mooney.
Pleasant Vale. See Powers.
Pleasant Valley, Blackford Co. (1) A. N. Morris, Muneie City.
(3) 35. (4) Miami Reserve.
Pleasant Valley (Libertv Tj).), Wells Co. (1) R. P. Arrick, Port-
land. (2) Wm. Erhart, Blufiton. (4) Miami Reserve.
Pleasant View, Boone Co. (1) Dalla Pow^ell, Darlington, Mont-
gomery Co. (2) Harper Huckstep, Cason, Boone Co. (3) 116.
(4) Ind. W. (5) $125. (6) S1600. (7) 500. (8) Jacob Harlan,
Lebanon. (9) Jacob Harlan, Lebanon.
Pleasant View, Vanderburg Co. (1) Thomas Sheridan, Enfield,
ill. (2) H. A. Boyle, Cvnthiana. (3) 40. (4) Ind. S. (6) 81000.
(7) 400.
Pleasant Vieiv, Wells Co. (1) W. D. Samuel, North Manchester.
(2) Jonathan Bender. Blulfton. (3)45. (4) Eel River. (5)820.
(6) S2000. (7) 300. (8) Jonathan Bender, Bluft^ton.
Plumtree, Huntington Co. (1) George Bozell, Atlanta. (2 ) John
Wysong. (3) 175. (4) Eel River, (o) 8125. (6) 81000. (8) J. W.
Whitelock.
Portland, Jay Co. (1) David F. Spade. (2) Thomas H. Denny.
(3) 40. (4) Ind. E. (7) 300.
Powers Station, Jay Co. (1) O. S. Greene, Fort Recovery, O. (2)
R. F. Bloom, Powers, Jay Co. (3) 75. (4) Ind. E. (6) 8500. (7)
350. (8) Lemuel Huston, Powers, Jay Co.
Prairie Chapel, Fountain Co. (1) John T. Philips, Gravsville.
(2) John W. Frasier, Hillsboro. (3) 100. (4) Ind. W. (5) 8300.
(6)8700. (7)250. (8) James G. Warfield, Hillsboro. (9) James
W. Ellis, Hillsboro.
Prairie Grove, Delaware Co. (1) Emma (Spade) Reedy, Greene.
(2) Mrs. Christina Jannev, New Corner, Delaware Co. (3) 38. (4)
Ind. E. (6) 8800. (7) 100. (9) Henry Swaney, New Corner, Dela-
ware Co.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(o) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
2
18 CHURCHES. — INDIANA.
J
Prairieville, Tipton Co. (1) E. D. Simons, Yeddo. (2) Joseph
McReynolds, Russiaville. (3) 165. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $3000.
(7) 400. (8) Ravin McReynolds, Alto. (9) Enos M. Simmons,
Wiles.
Purviance Chapel, Huntington Co. (2) J. H. Purviance, Warren,
Huntington Co. (3) 20. (4) Eel River. (6) $700. (7) 350.
Reed's Station, Delaware Co. (1) D. S. Davenport, Harrisville.
(2) J. L. Newhouse. (3) 116. (4) Ind. E. (6) $800. (7) 300.
Richland, Randolph Co. (4) Ind. E. (6) $700. (7) 350.
Rock Greek Valley, Cass Co. (2) W. L. Small, Logansport. (3) 75.
(4) Ind N. W. (6) $2500. (7) 400. (9) James Vernon, Walton,
Cass Co.
Roclgersville, Henry Co. (Ij R. P. Arrick, Portland. (2) Mrs.
Mary Ridgway. (3) 22.
L~ Kozantsville, Randolph Co. (1) Joel Thomas, Arcanum, O. (3)
150. (4) Ind. E. (6) $800. (7) 400.
Russiaville, Howard Co. E. D. Simons, Yeddo.
Salamonia, Jav Co. (1) R. P. Arrick, Portland. (2j G. P. Collette,
Portland. (3)300. (4) Ind. E. (6) $2000. (7)300. (8) Sumner
B. Miller, Portland, Jay Co. (9) Daniel Miller, Portland, Jay Co.
Salem. See New Salem, Boone Co.
Salimony. (1) W. G. Parker, Summitville. (2) Wm. H. Mastin,
Monument City. (3) 29. (4) Eel River. (5) $60. (8) David Burns-
worth, Lincolnville.
Sand Bank, Tipton Co. (3) 133. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $1000.
(7) 400.
Sardinia (Bryant), Jay Co. (1) R. P. Arrick, Portland. (4)
- Ind. E. (6) $800. (7) 400.
Scotland, Clinton Co. (1) Isaac R. Sosson, Manhattan. (2) Seth
Strange, Cyclone. (3) 16. (4) Ind. W. (8) Edward Powell, Reese's
Mill.
Scuffle Creek, Wells Co. (2) Wm. W. Adams, Montpelier. (3) 50.
(4) Ind. E. (7) 150. (9) (Deacon) H. G. N. Dragoo, Montpelier,
Blackford Co.
Servia. See New Madison.
Shady Nook, Montgomery Co. (2) B. F. Closson, Crawfordsville.
(3) 18. (4) Ind. W. (8) Elijah Zackery, Crawfordsville.
Shanghai, Howard Co. See Oakland, Howard Co.
Sharon, Delaware Co. (1) D. S. Davenport, Harrisville. (2)
A. L. Godlove, Albany. (3) 100. (4) Ind. E. (6) $1000. (7 ) 250.
(8) Joseph Godlane.
Shiloh, Boone Co. (1) R. H. Gott, Mellott. (2) Robert Bilinsbv,
Advance. (3) 70. (4) Ind. W. (6) $1000. (7) 450.
Shiloh, Cass Co. (1) J. A. Sutton, Argos. (2) Etta Busard, Ford's
Crossing, Cass Co. (3) 88. (4) Ind. N. W. (5) $125. (6) $1475.
(7) 300. (8) W. A. Light, Logansport. (9) John Neflf, Logans-
port.
Shiloh (Swayzee), Grant Co. (1) J. R. Kob, Center, Howard Co.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Chqrcb treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHUKCHES. — INDIANA. 19
(2) H. B. Martin, Swavzee, Grant Co. (3) 65 or 70. (4) Eel River.
(6) 8600. (7) 200. (8) James Peters, Swayzee.
Shiloh, Randolph Co. (1) Alfred Adinaton, Farmland. (2) Flora
B. Cortner, Farmland. (3) 72. (4) Ind. E. (5) S50. (6) 81000.
(7) 260. (8) Thomas Thormburg, Farmland- (9) Amos Ludrick,
Farmland.
Sidney, Kosciusko Co. (1) C. V. and M. A. Strickland, Argos.
(2) W. Messimore. (3) 100. (4) Eel River. (5) $110. (6) $800.
Silver Creek, Union Co. (1) J. A. Parr, Boston. (2) J. C. John-
son, Liberty. (3)51. (4) Ind. E. (5) 8150. (6) $1000. (7) 300.
(8) Joseph Lafuze, Libertv-
Silver Lake, Jay Co. (3) 50. (4) Ind. E.
Six Mile, ^Ye\ls Co., (3 miles from Bluflfton). (1) J.Atchison,
Pierceton. (2) Frank Mosure, Vera Cruz. (3) 165. (4) Eel River.
(5) 8300. (6) 81200. (7) 300. (8) O. P. Markley. (9) 0. P.
Markley.
South Coesse. See.Coesse.
Sparta, Noble Co. (1) David Hidy, No. Manchester. (2) Wm.
Wolf, Himmel. (3) 100. (4) Eel River. (5) 8125. (6) 83000. (7)
300. (8) Martha Hittler, Kimmell. (9) Harrison Lafong, Himmel.
Spring Hill (Yeddo), Fountain Co. (1) R. H Gott, Mellott. (2)
J. M. Simmons, Yeddo. (3) 72. (4)-Ind. W. (6) 81400. (7)400.
(8) 0. R. French, Veedersburg.
Spring Hill, Noble Co. (1) J. ^\^ Bolton, Merriam. (2) James
Growcock, Ligonier. (3) 45. (4) Eel River. (5) 8100. (6) 8250.
(7) 300. (8) George J. Growcock.^ (9) James Growcock, Ligonier.
Staunton, Vigo Co. (2) J. B. Roberts. (3) 96. (4) Ind. W. (6)
81000. (7) 300.
Straughn, Henrv Co. (1) H. L. Lott, Ansonia, 0. (2) Mary
Waddell. (3) 90.^ (4) Ind. E. (5) 8130. (6) 81500. (7) 600. (8)
W. Ganker. (9) W. H. Ganker.
Sugar Creek, Clinton Co. (2) Marris Wiles, Terhune, Boone Co.
(3) 65. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) 8800. (7) 375.
Sugar Creek, Grant Co. (2) James A. Boiler, Arcana, Grant Co.
(3) 150. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) 81500. ^
Sugar Grove. (1) P. Winebrenner, North Manchester. (2) B.
F. Humbarger. North Manchester. (3) 16. (4) Eel River. (6)
81000. (7) 400. (9) James Collett.^^
Sugar Grove, Grant Co. (4) Miami Reserve.
Sugar Grove, Howard Co. See Oakland, Howard Co.
Sulphur Springs, Henry Co. (1) .John T. Newhouse. (2) M. E.
Stout. (3) 17o. (4) Ind. E. (6) 81000. (7) 300. (8) M. E.
Stout.
Swamp College, Blackford Co. (3) 50. (4) Miami Reserve.
Swayzee. See Shiloh, Grant Co.
Tampico, Howard Co. (1) T. L. Stafford, El wood. (2) Geo.
Meranda, Centre. (3)112. (4) Miami Reserve. (6)81000. (7)
300.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(o) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church pi-operty. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
20 CHURCHES. INDIANA.
Taylorsville, Bartholomew Co. (1) Amos S. Downey. (2) S.
Downey. (3) 86. (4) Ind. C. (6) ^1500. (7) 600. (8)
Stuckey. (9) R. Chandler.
Terhwe, Boone Co. (3) 28. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $400. (7)
250.
Tetersburg, Tipton Co. (1) T. L. Stafford, Elwood. (2) Harden
H. Bunch/Goldsmith. (3) 148. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) S1400.
(7) 500. (8) Salathiel Raines, Goldsmith.
Thomas Ghapel, Carroll Co. (1) K E. West, Young America.
(2) Robert Hazelet, Rossville. (3) 67. (4) N. W. Ind. (6) S2000.
(7) 450.
Thorn Creek, Whitley Co. (1) J.,W. Bolton, Merriam. (2) Jacob
Fisher, Columbia City. (3) 34. (4) Eel River. (5) $100. (6)
S1500. (7) 300. (8) Milo Lawrence, Columbia City. (9) John
Born, Columbia City.
Tiosa, Fulton Co. (1) A. L. West, New Waverly. (2) Luther
Wade, Rochester, Fulton Co. (3) 65. (4) Ind. N. W. (6) $1200.
(7) 300. (8) Luther Wade, Rochester.
Tippecanoe, Fulton Co. (1) Wm. Y. Winegardner, Logansport,
Cass Co. (3) 35. (4) Ind. N. W. (6) 81000. (7) 400.
Tipton, Tipton Co. (1) George Bozell, Atlanta. (2) John Hamil-
ton. (3) 25. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $1200. (7) 250.
Twelve Mile, Cass Co. (1) James Ulerv, Blutiton. (2) E. T. Oben-
chain. (3) 58. (4) Ind. N. W. (5) $120. (6) $1500. (7) 300.
(8) John Foster. (9) Levi Mans.
Union. See Evansville.
Union. See Old Union.
Union, Cass Co. (2) George Hinmiller, Crittenden. (3) 50. (4)
Miami Reserve. (6) $50. (7) 150. (9) L. Simmons, Crittenden.
Union Branch, Allen Co. (1) Eliza Robinson, Coesse. (3) 14.
(4) Eel River.
Union Cemetery, Fountain Co. (1) Robert Harris, Urbana, 111.
(2) Chas. E. Voliva, Newtown. (3) 225. (4) Ind. W. (5) $240.
(6) $4000. (7) 600. (8) James Welker, Rob Roy. (9) Theodore
Welker, Rob Roy.
Union Chapel, Montgomery Co. (2) S. J. Ward, Crawfordsville.
(3) 90, (4) Ind. W. (6) $500. (7) 400. (Deacon) A H. Jack-
son, Linnsburg.
Union Chapel, Owen Co. (1) E. D. Simons, Yeddo. (2) John
Miller, Poland. (3) 50. (4) Ind. W. (5) $150. (6) $1000. (7)
200. (8) H. G. Reiter, Poland. (9) Wm. H. Harrison, Poland.
Union Chapel, Randolph Co. (1) Wm. F. Mullen, Farmland. (2)
John Clevinger, Neti", Randolph Co. (3) 68. (4) Ind. E. (6)
$1200. (7) 300.
Union Chapel, Tipton Co. (3) 111. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $500.
(7) 275.
Union Chapel, White Co. (3) 75. (4) Miami Reserve.
Union Christian. (1) D. Hidy, No. Manchester. (2) Lewis Bayman,
(1) Pastor. (i) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8)Superintendent, (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. INDIANA. 21
Collamer. (3) 50. (4) Eel River. (5) SIOO. (6) $2000. (8) Alex.
Bayman, Pierceton. (9) Coan, Pierceton.
Union Christian, Boone Co. (2) Stephen McCay, Colfax. (3) 209.
(4) Ind. W. (6) $1600. (7) 400.
Union Christian, Clay Co. (2) Lafavette Roberts, Staunton. (4)
Ind, W.
Union Valley, Madison Co. (4) Miami Reserve.
Wakarusa, Elkhart Co. (1) J. J. Copeland, Goshen. (2) D. V.
Werntz. (3) 82. (4) Eel River, (o) S225. (6) S1500. (7) 325.
(8) \V. J. Young. (9) John Wire.
Walnut Grove, Brown Co. (1) D. 0. Coy, Taylorsville. (2) Lizzie
Lane, Schooner Valley. (3) 40. (4) Ind. C' (6) S200. (7) 200.
(8). E. Aynes, Peter Cooper. (9) W. Miles.*
WalmU Grove, ]Madison Co. (3) 42. (4) Miami Reserve. (6)
S700. (7) 300.
Warren, Huntington Co. (1) D. Hidy, North Manchester. (2)
W. Hubbard. (3) 200. (4) Eel River. (5) S250. (8) Samuel Good.
Washinqton Center, Blackford Co. (2) John W. Burchard, Hart-
ford City.' (3) 50. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) SIOOO.
Waterford, Elkhart Co. (1) James Atchison, Pierceton. (2) Mrs.
M. M. Misener, 107 Center St., Goshen. (3) 25. (4) Eel River. (5)
$35. (6) $300. (7) 200. (8) P. L. Wert. (9) Henry Holsinger,
Goshen.
Whetstone Chapel, Madison Co. (1) W. G. Parker, Summitville.
(2) Sampson Orebaugh, Anderson. (3) 60. (4) Eel River. (5)
$125. _ (6) $1000. (7)300.
White River, Randolph Co. (1) Thomas Addington, Ridgeville.
(2) John Driver, Farmland. (3) 129. (4) Ind. E. (6) $1000. (7)
200.
WhiteUnion, Henrv Co. (1) John T. Newhouse, Sulphur Springs.
(2) O. A. Fleming, Honev Creek. (3) 150. (4) Ind. E. (6) $900.
(7) 200. (8) David Straugh, Sulphur Springs.
Winchester, Randolph Co. (1) J. R. Cortner. (2) W. A. Graham.
(3) 132. (4) Ind. E. (6) $3500. (7) 400. (8) Mrs. F. Robinson.
(9) Mary J. Carden.
Windsor, Randolph Co. (1) S. W. Bennett, Woodington, Ohio.
(2) John Clevinger. (3) 105. (4) Ind. E. (6) $700. (7) 250.
Woodland, Howard Co. (3) 38. (4) Miami Reserve. (6) $500.
(7) 300.
Xenia, Miami Co. (1) Wm. Perdue, Warren. (2) J. E. Metcalf.
(3)79. (4) Eel River. (6) $1000. (7)225. (8) C, T. Babcock.
Yeddo. See Spring Hill.
Yoimg America, Cass Co. (1) K. ^. West. (2) S. J. Beck. (3)
88. (4) Ind. N. W. (5) $120. (6) $3000. (7) 400. (8) Ezra Kahl.
(9) S. J. Beck.
Young's Creel; Johnson Co. (1) E. K. Pond, Clifford. (2) Thos.
Hill, FrankUn. (3)108. (4) Ind. C. (5) $100. (6) $1500. (7)500.
Zion, Clay Co. (2) Lorenzo D. Gard, Cory. (3) 30. (4) Ind. W.
(i) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(o) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of chnrcli property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown."
22 CHURCHES. — INDIAN TERRITORY.
INDIAN TERRITORY.
Hamilton. (1) G. W. Scott, Boonville, Texas. (3) 17.
IOWA.
Antioch, .Jeflferson Co. (1) E. W. Sage, Washington, and S. H.
Burnett, Perlee. (3) 52. (4) Union Christian. (6) $1200. (7)
250. (8) L. Loop, Perlee.
Antioch, Jones Co. (1) Nathan Potter, Anamosa. (2) Natlian
Potter, Anaraosa. (3) 15. (4) None. (6) $1500. (7)400. (8)
N. Potter, Anamosa. (9) N. Potter, Anamosa.
Barnes City, Wahaska Co. (1) Mrs. Melissa Terrell, Forest Home.
(2) Miss Jennie Pveed. (3)61. (4) la. C. (6) $800. (7)300.
(8) \Vm. Burdine, Barnes.
Bethany, Van Buren Co. (2) Seth Fordyce, Winchester. (3)
20. (4) Union Christian. (6) $600. (7) 200.
Bethel, Marshall Co. (1) Jeannie M. Jones, LeGrand. (2) H. G.
Neff, Liscomb. (3) 52. (4) la. C. (5) $240. (6) $850. (7) 350.
(8) A. G. Kinsey, Liscomb. (9) H. G. Neff, Liscomb.
Bethlehem. (2) Adam Pickinpaw, Eldon. (4) Union Christian.
Butleiville, Tama Co. (3) 15. (4) la. C.
Center Cha^iel. See Truro.
Church of Christ in Niles, Floyd Co. (1) Z. M. Ellis, Niles, Floyd
Co. (2) John Z. Ellis, Niles. (3) 27. (8) Z. :\I. Ellis, Niles, Floyd
Co.
Clark's Grove, Cass Co. (2) Charles Wheeler, Atlanta. (3) 20.
(4) Iowa S. W.
demons Grove, Marshall Co. (1) D. M. Helfinstine, LeGrand.
(2) G. M. Julian, demons. (3) 65. (4) la. C. (5) $350. (6)
$800. (7) 150. (8) G. M. Julian, demons. (9) Joseph King,
demons.
College Corners, Cass Co. See Clark's Grove, Cass Co.
Collins, Story Co. (1) John Doty, Maxwell. (2) Ozmon Har-
rison. (3) 17. (4) Iowa C.
Ehenezer. (1) G. B. Philips, Wooster. (2) S. Terry, Wooster. (3)
27. (4) Union Christian. (8) Carrie Fisher, Wooster.
Edna Grove, Cass Co. (1) Z. M. W^right, Griswold. (2) M. W.
Archer, Reno. (3) 26. (4) Iowa S. W. (8) M. W. Archer, Reno.
Fairview,-\ Adair Co. (1) A. C. Burnham, Linden. (3) 50. (4)
Iowa S. W. (6) $800. (7) 200.
Fairview,-\ Guthrie Co. (1) Z. M. Wright, Griswold. (2) Allen
Jones, Stuart. (3) 55. (4) Iowa S. W. (5) $180. (6) $1500.
(7) 300. (8-9) J. Y. Anderson, Stuart.
Fairview, Poweshiek Co. (1) W. C. Smith, Albion. (2) John
Bard, Haven, Tama Co. (3) 25. (4) la. C. (6) $900. (7) 300.
(8) Mrs. A. Carpenter, Brooklyn. (9) James Harrigan, Haven,
Tama Co.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. t Confusion as to Fairview.
CHURCHES. — IOWA. 23
Fairriew,f Taylor Co. (1) Z. M. Wright, Griswold. (3)42. (4)
la. S. W.
Forest Home, Poweshiek Co. (1) Melissa Terrell. (2) Mrs. S.
M. Farmer. (3) 50. (4) la. C. (6) SIOOO. (7) 400. (8) Mrs.
M. S. Farmer.
Glemrood, Iowa Co. (1) J. W. Piper, LeGrand. (2) S. Nichol-
son, Ladora. (3) 25. (4) Iowa C. (7) 100. (9) William Dye,
Marengo.
Greencastle, Warren Co. (1) D. W.- Shaklee, Summerset. (2)
Joseph Neades, Summerset. (3) 62. (4) Des Moines. (9) James
Madison, Summerset.
Grisivold, Cass Co. (1) Z. M. Wright. (2) Z. M. Wright. (3)
68. (4) la. S. W. (6) S1300. (7) 225. (8) Cyrus Van Meter.
Sec'v, Christena Thulin.
Hill ofZion, Adair Co. (1) John Reed, Thayer, Union Co. (2)
A. S. Lynn, Orient. (3) 45. (4) Des Moines. (8) J. W. Hayden,
Creston.
HopeviUe, Clarke Co. (1) John Reed, Thaver. (3) 67. (4) Des
Moines. (6) $1200. (7) 275.
Hopewell Keokuk Co. (1) S. H. Burnett, Pleasant Plains. (2)
Elijah Hawk, Martinsburg. (3) 47. (4) Union Christian. (5) SIOO.
(6) S500. (7) 200. (9) C. D. Wood, Martinsburg.
Lacy Grove, Fremont Co. (2) Jesse Stafford, Plum Hollow or
Sidney. (3) 11. (4) la. S. W.
Le Grand, Marshall Co. (1) D. M. Helfinstine. (2) J. B. Welker.
(3) 162. (4) la. C. (5) S400. (6) $1500. (7) 350. (8) A. H.
Welker. (9) Mrs. A. F. Soper.
Liberty Centre, Warren Co. See Otter Creek.
Liberty School-house, Douglas Tp., Audubon Co. (1) Rev. Isaac
Johnson, Denison. (2) J. J. Ferguson, Audubon. (3) 36. (4) None.
Linden, Dallas Co. (1) A. C. Burnham. (2) George Boots. (3)
9. (4) la. S. W.
I,o«cA-'.s (r/'oi'e, Adair Co. (1) A. C. Burnham, Linden. (2) John
Loucks, Stuart. (3) 37. (4) la. S. W. (6) $500. (7) 150.
Ijowery School-house. See South River.
Lynnville, Jasper Co. (1) Melissa Terrill, Forest Home. (2) E.
J. Whitelock.* (3) 25. (4) la. C. (5) $100. (6) $1000. (8) Eli
Gouse.
Madrid, Boone Co. (1) W. B. Golden. (2) Milan Luther. (3)
123. (4) Des Moines. (6) $1800. (7) 500.
3Iill Gh'ove, Poweshiek Co. (2) Thomas H. B. Rvan,or M. A. Miller,
New Sharon. (3)87. (4) la. C. (6)8650. (7)250.
Moscoto, Muscatine Co. (3) 15. (4) la. C. (6) $400. (7) 400.
Mt. Vernon, Ringgold Co. (1) A. R. Creger, Box 88, Truro. (2)
J. H. Day, W^irt, Ringgold Co. (3) 50. (4) Des Moines. (9) T. M.
Sent, Wi'rt.
Mt. Zion, Decatur Co. (2) J. A. West, Westerville. (3) 50. (4)
Des Moines. (6) $1200. (7) 250. (9) J. F. Clawson, Westerville.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Cliurch treasurer. f Confusion as to Fairview.
24 CHURCHES — IOWA.
Nashville, Lee Co. (2) E. Ryder * (3) 20. (4) Union Christian.
(7) 100. (8) G. Johnson, Gallund, Lee Co.
Niles. See Church of Christ in Niles.
North River, Warren Co. (2) Miss Minnie Liindy, Summerset.
(3) 50. (4) Des Moines. (6) -$1000. (7) 400. (8J John Mason,
Spring Hill. (9) Washington Dey, Spring Hill.
Oak Grove, Johnson Co. (1) J. O'Laughlin, Richmond. (3) 7.
(4) Union Christian.
Oakland, Louisa Co. (1) S. H. Burnett, Perlee. (3) 75. (4)
Union Christian. (6) $2000. (7) 300.
Osceola, Clark Co. (1) J. L. Towner, Corning. (2) John Bings-
mer. (3) 13. (4) None.
Otter Creek (1st), Warren Co. (Liberty_Centre). (1) John Reed,
Thayer. (2) Wm. Barger, Liberty Centre. (3) 79. (4) Des Moines.
(6) $1500. (7) 400.
Otter Creek (2d), Clark Co. (2) F. A. Mayo, Osceola. (3) 23. (4)
Des Moines.
Palestine. (1) J. O'Laughlin, Richmond. (4) Union Christian.
Panther Creek Valley, M. S. Jessup.* (2) N. Rudd, Viele. Lee Co.
(3) 25. (4) Union Christian.
Peru, Madison Co. (1) W. B. Golden, Madrid. (2) Leslie P.
Hiatt. (3) 40. (4) Des Moines. (6) $500. (7) 200. (8) J. H. Creger.
Pleasant Hill. (1) J. Furnas, demon's Grove. (2) Rilev Bucher,
Montour. (4) la. C.
Pleasant Hill, Dallas Co. (1) A. R. Creger, Truro. (2) W. H.
Schlosser, Dallas Centre. (3) 48. (4) Des Moines. (7) 150. (8)
J. W. Cadwell, Waukee. (9) Wm. Schlosser, Dallas Centre.
• Pleasant Hill, Page Co. (1) Rev. S. K. Thomas, Essex. (2) B.
Ingeal, Imogene. (3) 35. (4) la. S. W. (6) 8600. (7) 100. (8)
Richard Ross, Imogene.
Pleasant Ridge, Union Co. (2) J. C. Caldwell, Afton, Union Co.
(3) 56. (4) Des Moines. (9) Joseph Mostoller, Afton.
Pleasant Vcdleij, Union Co. (2) David Abbott, Thayer. (3) 93.
(4) Des Moines. (6) $1400. (7) 300. (8) David Abbott, Thayer.
(9) David Abbott, Thayer.
Pleasant Valley, Warren Co. (1) Joseph 0. Elwell, 1713 Lyon St.,
East Des Moines. (2) A. Smith, St. Mary's. (3) 18. (4) Des
Moines. (7) 150.
Polk City, Polk Co. (1) W. B. Golden, Madrid. (2) Mrs. T.
Hahn, Polk City. (3) 85. (4) Des Moines. (6) $1600. (7) 500.
Sandusky, Lee Co. (1) D. M. Helfinstine, Fairfield. (2) Ollie
Tate. (3) 49. (4) Union Christian. (6) $500. (7) 250. (9) Frank
Williamson.
Shiloh. (1) G. B. Phillips, Wooster, Jefferson Co. (2) D. Neis-
wanger, Washington. (3) 70. (4) Union Christian. (5) $150. (6)
$800: (7) 260. (8) J. Steward, Washington. (9) Alf. Chilcote,
Washington.
South ^River, Warren Co. (Lowery School House.) (1) David
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. ((3) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. IOWA. 25
Shaklee, Summerset. (2) C. H. Boothe, Indianola. (3)21. (4) Des
Moines.
Swjar Ci-eek, Tama Co. (1) Wm. Stewart.* (3) 16. (4) Iowa C.
Sivede Point. See Madrid.
Taylor. (1) Isaac Johnson, Denison. (2) J. J. Ferguson, Man-
ning. (3) 27.
Thayei^ M, Union Co. (1) J. L. Towner. Corning. (2) S. S.
Morrow. (3) 13. (4) Des Moines.
Timber Creek, Marshall Co. (2) David Lucas, Ferguson. (3) 74.
(4) la. C. (6) SoOO. (7) 500.
Tntro, Madison Co. (1) J. L. Towner, Corning. (3) J. E. Mid-
dleton. (3) 52. (4) Des Moines. (6) $1500. (7) 300. (8) Isaac
Hohnes. (9) A. L. Creger.
Union Chapel, Guthrie Co. (1) A. C. Burnham, Linden. (4) la.
S. W.
Union Hill. See Hill of Zion, Adair Co.
Valley. (1) Z. U. Wright, Griswold. (2) Mrs. Emma Reese,
Griswold. (4) la. S. W.
Wheeler\s Grove, Pottawattamie Co. (1) A. C. Burnham, Linden,
Dallas Co. (2) E. J. McBride, Carson. (3) 89. (4) la. S. W. (6)
SI 000. (7) 200. (8) Geo. Bolton, Macedonia, Pottawattamie Co.
Winterset 1st, Madison Co. (1) W. B. Golden, :\radrid. (2) Or-
pha Adkison. (3) 164. (4) la. S. W. (5) 8320. (6) 83075. (7)
300. (8) E. E. McNely. (9) D. S. Martin.
Zion. (1) E. W. Sage, Washington. (4) Union Christian.
JAPAN.
Azabu Church (Tokvo). (2) T. Ohta.* (3) 37. (6) 300 yen. (7)
100. (8) F. Nakazoto.* (9) T. Matsukawa.
IcUnosaM (Iwai Church). (2) H. Ito.* (3) 28. (7) 100. (8) H.
Ito.*
Ishinomahi. (2) Watanabe.* (3) 32. (6) 500 yen. (7) 150. (8)
Watanabe.*
(Our missionaries, Rev. H.J. Rhodes and Rev. D. F. Jones, have
general supervision of all the Japan churches).
KANSAS.
Bethany, Franklin Co. (1) J. S. Master, Madison, Greenwood
Co. (2) 'E. L. Frame, Lane, Franklin Co. (3) 80. (4) Ks. S. E.
(6) 81500. (7) 300. (9) Lilburn White, Lane, Franklin Co.
Brush Creel; Lincoln Co. (1) George Tennev, Barnard. (2)
(Deacon) A. R. Shannon, Lincoln. (3) 14. (4)" Kans. N.
Burr Oak, Jewel Co. (1) T. C. Benson. (3) 26. (4) Kans. N.
Central, Montgomery Co. (1) D. F. Folic, Independence. (2)
Alice Newton, Independence. (3) 38. (4) Kans. S. E. (8) W. B.
Mozier, Independence.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(-5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church propert}'. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) vSuperintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
26 CHURCHES. — KANSAS. ^
Cherrxj Creek, Cherokee Co. (1) Geo. Burton, Hallowell. (2) Ella
Clevenger.* (3) 60. (4) Spring River. (6) $100. (7) 125.
Dutcli Creel-, Cowley Co. (1) D. AV, Kinney, Potwin.
Edson, Sherman Co. (1) R. W. Pittman, Goodland. (2) M. A.
Greenup. (3) 42. (4) Kans. N. (8) Shipman.
Fairvieiv. (3) 32. (4) Spring River.
Fairview, Labette Co. (1) James N. Allison, Chetopa. (2) Jacob
Dreitzler, Bartlett. (3) 36. (4) Kans. S. E.
Fly Creek (Mitchell School-house), Cherokee Co. (1) John Tague,
Cherokee. (2) Mrs. Verosdrell, Columbus, Cherokee Co. (3) 2<S. (4)
Spring River. (9) (Elder) E. Hull, Box 211, Columbus, Chero-
kee Co.
Gallena. (3) 32. (4) Spring River.
Golden Gate, Butler Co. (2) W. 0. Moore, Brainerd. (3) 12. (4)
Kans. S. (8) T. C. Kinney, Potwin.
Hackherry. (2) W. L. Aelon, Elm City. (3) 41. (4) Kans. S. E.
Hallowell, Cherokee Co. (1) George Burton. (2) Emma Pende-
grass. (3)80. (4) Spring River. (6) $200. (7)120. (8) Jas. Knox.
Hoarier House, Norton Co. ? (1) Lafayette Webb, Almena, Nor-
ton Co. (3) 10. (4) Kans. N. ? (7) 60.
lola, Allen Co. (1) Thomas Bartlett, Lincoln. (2) Robert Cook.
(3) 7. (4) Kans. S. E. ?
Lane. See Pleasant Valley, Wilson Co.
Latham, Butler Co. (4) Kans. S.
Lerado, Reno Co. (1) Henr\'' Cole, Bone Springs, Reno Co. (2)
Mrs. Ellen Sherow. (3) 8. t^n^ants- S. (5) $25. (7) 125. (8)
Rev. Dicks.
Lincoln (College Congregation), Lincoln Co. (1) J. S. Strange.
(2) Wm. Green. (3) 42. (4) Kans. N. (6) $150. (7) 200. (9)
Martin Hendrixon.
McCune, Cherokee Co. See Pleasant Valley.
Madison, Greenwood Co. (1) J. S. Masters. (3) 28. (4) Kans.
S. E.
Matfield Green, Chase Co. (1) Henry Cooke. (2) John D. Wil-
son. '(3) 45. (4) Kans. S. (5) $100. "(6) $1600. (7) 250. (8) N.
A. Sanford.
Meredith, Cloud Co. (1) Peter Bushong and Ellen Ellotte. (2)
B.F.Rose. (3) 70. (4) Kans. N. (6) $600. (7) 120. (8) Samuel
Bushong, Heber.
Mitchell. (3) 24. (4) Spring River.
Mitchell School-house. See Fly Creek.
ML Pleasant, Coffey Co. (1) E. Roberds, Warnerton. (2) Edy
Hitchings, Burlington. (3) 70. (4) Kans. S. E. (9) Burlington
Lewis.*
Mt. Zion, Jewell Co. (2) John Davis, Burr Oak. (3) 17. (Dea-
con) Walter Darwin, Burr Oak.
3It. Zion, Stafford Co. (1) Henry Cole, Bone Springs, Reno Co.
(3) 12. (4) Kans. S. (7) 100.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. *' P. O. imknovvn.
CHURCHES — KANSAS. 27
M^. Zion, Wilson Co. (near Freclonia). (1) J. S. Masters, Madi-
son, Greenwood Co. (2j Mrs. Jennie Timmons, Fredonia. (3) 31.
(4) Kans. S. E. (7) 250. (9) Mrs. S. A. Leslie, Fredonia.
Nelxon, Cloud Co. (1) Peter Bushong, Meredith. (2) Frank
Slutman, Rice. (3) 50. (4) Kans. N. (8) C. C. Stoner, Rice.
Neola, Stafford Co. (1) 0. H. P. Hammitt, St. John, Stafford Co.
(2) Emma Rasmussen. (3) 43. (4) Kans. S.
New Liberty, Decatur Co. (1) Lafayette Wehb, Almena, Norton
Co. (3) 30. (4) Kans. N. (7) 70.
North Branch Verdegree (Church of Christ), Greenwood Co. (1)
J. Miller, Madison. (2) A. D. Kellison, Madison. (3) 14. (4)
Kans. S. E. (7) 150. (9) (Deacon) Robert Fuller, Madison.
Oak Hill, Clay Co. See Pleasant Valley.
Olive Bethel, Jewell Co. (1) E. Thornburg. Burr Oak, Jewell Co.
(2) G. B. McKee, Gregory. (3)28. (4) Kans. N. (6) S500. (7)100.
Olive Hill See Olive Bethel.
Pleasant Center, Butler Co. (1) E. Cameron, Sycamore Springs.
(2) Wm. T. Davis, Amador. (3) 58. (4) Kans. S. (6) $1200.
(7) 300. (8) Robert Salts, Potwin.
Pleasant Hill, Labette Co. (1) Jas. N. Allison, Chetopa. (2)
Minnie Ray, Parsons. (3) 36. (4). Kans. S. E. (7) 100. (8)
George Stephens, Dennis.
Pleasant Hill. Reno Co. (1) Henry Cole, Bone Springs. (2)
Henry Cole, Bone Springs. (3) 46. (4) Kans. S. (7) 150.
Pleasant Hill, Smith Co. (1) Henrv Dexter, Burr Oak, Jewell
Co. (3) 38. (4) Kans. N. (7) 175.
Pleasant Valley, Cherokee Co. (1) W. F. Grierson, Parsons. (2)
Jennie Mansfield, McCune. (3) 28. (4) Kans. S. E.
Pleasant Valley, Clav Co. (1) Peter Bushong, Meredith. (2) L.
T. Ford, Oak Hill, Clav Co. (3) 12. (4) Kans. N. (8) L. T.
Ford, Oak Hill, Clay Co.
Pleasant Valley, Montgomery Co. (2) David Moore, Coffeyville,
Montgomery Co. (3) 28. (4) Kans. S. E. (7) 100.
Pleasant Valley, Sherman Co. (1) R. W. Pittman, Goodland. (2)
Lulu Poff, Goodland. (3) 17. (4) Kans. N.
Pleasant Valley, Wilson Co. (1) J. Miller, Madison. (2) Emma
Bailey, Ward. (3) 95. (4) Kans.S.E. (6) $1600. (7) 250. (8)
A. 0. Young, Ward.
Plum Grove, Butler Co. (2) Ella Garrison. (3) 30. (4) Kans. S.
Polo, Cowley Co. (1) J. W. Kinnev, Potwin. (2) A. 0. Wel-
felt, Wilmot. (3)35. (4) Kans. S. (8) A. B.Kennady, Atlanta.
Prairie Gi'ove, Lincoln Co. (1) T. M. Strange, Lincoln. (3) 12.
(4) Kans. N.
Shermanville, " The Church," Sherman Co. (1) R. W. Pitman,
Goodland. (2) Wm. T. Blanco. (3) 17. (4) Kans. N. (8) R.
W. Pittman, Goodland.
South Hackberry, Labette Co. (1) Jas. N. Allison, Chetopa. (2)
Wm. Axton, Cecil. (3) 60. (4) Kans. S. E. (7) 100.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Nnmber of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
28 CHURCHES. KANSAS,
Star (School-house), Norton Co. (1) Lafayette Webb, Almena.
(3) 83. (4) Kans. N.
Sunny Side, Lincohi Co. (1) George Tenney, Barnard. (2) J.
F. Bakeo.* (3) 36. (4) Kans. N. (5) S25. "
Taylor School-house, Stafford Co.
Toivanda, Butler Co. (1) I. Mooney. (2) Bird Orban. (3) 38.
(4) Kans. S. (6) $1000. (7) 200. "(8) F.M.Baker. (9) Lora
Wheeler.
Valley, Cherokee Co. See Pleasant Valley.
West Liberty. (3) 32. (4) Spring River.'
White Hall, Greenwood Co. (1) A. Reed, Mapleton. (2) N. Mon-
roe, Fall River City. (3) 55. (4) Kans. S. E.
White Rock Valley, Jewell Co. (1) Henry Dexter, Burr Oak,
Jewell Co. (2) G. W. McDaniel, Burr Oak. " (3) 6. (4) Kans. N.
White Water, Butler. (2) Mrs. A. M. McCroskv, Amador. (3)
22. (4) Kans.S.
Willodale, Phillips Co. (1) Walter Brownlee, Long Island. (3)
20. (4) Spring River.
KENTUCKY.
Antioch, Carter Co. (1) Joseph Geordan.* (2) Joseph Geordan."^'
(3) 48. (4) Ky. No. 1.
Antioch, Pendleton Co. (1) C. W. Wait, Neville, 0. (2) G. W.
Blythe, Lennoxburgh. (4) 0. S.
BarretCs Creek, Carter Co. (1) B. F. Boling, Count's Cross Roads,
and L. H. Forrest, Newfoundland, Elliott Co. (2) Robert Gee,
Saulsberry, Carter Co. (3) 66. (4) Ky. No. 2. (6) $85. (7) 300.
(8) Robert Gee, Saulsberry, Carter Co.
Beech Woods Chapel, Fleming Co. (2) Henry Arnold, Mt. Car-
mel, Fleming Co. (3) 5. (4) Ky. No. 1. (6) $50.
Berea, Madison Co. (1) John G. Gee.* (2) L. V. Dodge. (3)
260. (4) None. (8) Prof. P. Dodge.
Bethel. See Wesleyville.
Blankinship, Lewis Co. (1) Joseph C. Bennett, Wesleyville. (2)
Thomas Blankinship.* (3)48. (4) Ky. No. 1. (6) $300. (7)500.
(8) Jackson Stone.*
Clearfork, Rowan Co. (1) W. W. Heger.* (2) Ed. Evens.* (3)
45. (4) Ky. No. 1. (6) $400. (7) 400. (8) R. Bumgardner.* (9)
Ed. Evens.
Concord, Elliott Co. (1) J. H. Ellis, Newfoundland, Elliott Co.
(2) L. H. Forrest, Newfoundland, Elliott Co. (3) 28. (4) Ky. No. 2.
Cora, Carter Co. (1) L. H. Forrest, Newfoundland, Elliott Co.
(2) M. S. Gee, McGlone, Carter Co. (3) 29. (4) Ky. No. 2. (6)
$250. (7) 350. (8) M. S. Gee, McGlone, Carter Co.
Crain Creek, Fleming Co. (1) A. P. Hurst, Muse's Mills. (2)
L. H. Cooper, Plummer's Landing. (3) 49. (4) Kv. No. 1. (6)
$200. (7) 300. (8) E. V. Johnson, Plummer's Landing.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of cbnrch property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — KENTUCKY. 29
Crooked Creek, Lewis Co. (2) Geo. A. Gilliers, Concord. (3) 80.
(4) Ky. No. 1.
Davies Bun, Carter Co. (1) B. F. Boling, Count's Cross Roads. (2)
John Gollihugh, Willard. (3) 69. (4) Ky. No. 2. (6) $150.
Donahoo Bend, Menifee Co. (1) Wm. T. Hall, INIorebead, and J.
H. Ellis, Newfoundland. (2) Sintha Manier, Bangor. (3) 17. (4)
Ky. No. 2.
Elbethel, Mason Co. (1) T. H. Glasscock, Ellsbury. (2) Alfred
L. Redman, Plumville. (3) 43. (4) Ky. No. 1. (6) $1000. (7)
600. (9) D. E. Zagee.*
Elk Lick, Lewis Co. (1) G. W. Upton.* (2) D. F. Mosser.* (3)
14. (4) Ky. No. 1.
Fannin Valley, Rowan Co. (1) J. H. Ellis, Newfoundland. (2)
J. A. Black, Elliottville. (3) 44. (4) Ky. No. 2.
Free Stone, Rowan Co. (1) R. B. Conlev, Salt Lick. (2) John
Wescott. (3) 23. (4) Ky. No. 2.
High Land, Elliott Co. (1) Wm. T. Hall, Morehead. (2) Mills
Barker, Sandy Hook. (3) 20. (4) Ky. No.' 2.
James Chapel, Carter Co. (3) 19. (4) Ky. No. 1.
King''s Chapel. See Barrett's Creek.
Lane's Seminary. (1) G. T, Callon, Wigginsville, 0. (2) C. F.
Wood, Foster. (3) 26. (4) O. S. (8) J. F. Chaney, Foster.
Leatherwood, Carter Co. (1) Johnson Offil, Lawton, and J.mes
P. White, Ordinary. (2) Douglas Cline, Lawton. (3) 35. (4) Ky.
No. 2.
Limestone, Carter Co. (1) R. B. Conley, Salt Lick. (2) Isaac
Hulett. (3) 27. (4) Ky. No. 2. (8) A. Kinnison.
Ml Auburn. See New Hope.
Ml Ephraim, Elliott Co. (2) John T. Adams, Newfoundland.
(3) 20. (4) Kv. No. 2.
Mnse's Mill, Fleming Co. (1) R. B. Conley, Salt Lick. (2) J.
R. Bramer. (3) 109. (4) Ky. No. 1. (6) S200 (7) 300. (8)
J. H. Meadon.* (9) R. Gains.*
Neio Hope, Pendleton Co. (1) T. H. Glasscock, Ellsbury, 0. (2)
Lewis T. Davis, Mt. Auburn, or Ossipee. (3) 78. (4) 0. S. (6)
SIOOO. (7) 400.
Oakland, Carter Co. (1) J. C. Bennett, Wesleyville. (2) Calip
Burton, Wesleyville. (3) 47. (4) Ky. No. 1. (6) $150. (7) 400.
Pine Hill, Carter Co. (1) B. F. Boling, Count's Cross Roads and
L. H. Forest, NcAvfoundland. (2) Louiza James, Count's Cross
Roads, Carter Co. (3) 48. (4) Ky. No. 2. (8) John W. Gee.*
Pleasant Hill, Elliott Co. (1) W. L. Maddix, Saulsberry. (2)
Ambrose M. Clement, Limestone, Carter Co. (3) 35. (4) Ky. No.
2. (7) 200.
Pleasant Vieio, Rowan Co. (1) J. H. Ellis, Newfoundland, Elliott
Co. (2) B. F. Hall, Morehead, Rowan Co. (3) 63. (4) Ky. No. 2.
Point Pleasant, Fleming Co. (2) Allen Evens, Muse's Mills. (3)
70. (4) Ky. No. 1. (6) $300. (7) 400.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(o) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
30 CHURCHES. — KENTUCKY.
Rock Sprim/, Carter Co. (1) James P. White, Ordiiiarv, Elliott
Co. (2) Jesse T. Justice, Jacobs, Carter Co. (3) 29. (4) Ky. No. 2.
Short Branch, Greenup Co. (1) N. F. Thorn, Greenup.. (3) 100.
(6) $300. (7) 250.
Siloam, Carter Co. (1) J. S. Everman, Grayson, Carter Co. (2)
James McClees.* (3) 65. (4) Ky. No. 1.
Slab Camp, Rowan Co. (1) J. H. Ellis, Newfoundland. (3)
76. (4) Ky. No. 2.
Soldier, Carter. (1) E. B. Conley, Salt Lick. (2) Isaac Conley.
(3) 39. (4) Ky. No. 2. (6) $200. (7) 250. (8) Samuel With-
row.
Spice Wood, Carter Co. (1) J. S. Everman, Grayson, Carter Co.
(2) Robert H. Gee, Charlotte Furnace, Carter Co. (3) 63. (4) Ky.
No. 2. (8) Robert H. Gee, Charlotte Furnace, Carter Co.
Staford Hill, Carter Co. (2) Eliza J. Cooper.* (3) 51. (4) Ky.
No. 1. (6) $300. (7) 500.
Tarfork, Lewis Co. (1) A. L. Buckner.* (2) Jacob Smith.* (3)
49. (4) Ky. No. 1.
Totvn Branch, Lewis Co. (1) W. L. Evans, Vanceburg, Lewis Co.
(2) T. M. Evans.* (3) 25. (4) Ky. No. 1.
Wesleyrille, Carter Co. (1) Joseph C. Bennet. (2) G. W. Jour-
dem. (3) 105. (4) Ky. No. 1. (6) $400. (7) 500. (8) I. Hartley.*
Zion Hill, Carter Co. (2) David B. Evans, Quincy. (3) 41. (4)
Ky. No. 1.
Zion Hill, Greenup Co. (3) 44 (4) Ky. No. 1.
MAINE.
Albion, Kennebec Co. (1) A. H. Martin. (2) Mr. Ora 0. Crosby.
(3) 143. (4) Me. C. (5) $400. (6) $3000. (7) 240. (8) E. A.
Radcliflf.
Athens, Somerset Co. (2) Mrs. C. F. W. Rowell. (3) 10. (4)
Me. C. (6) $2000. (7) 275. (8) Dr. M. L. Man. (9) Dea. Joshua
Dunton.
Augusta, Kennebec Co. (1) B. S. Maben. (2) J. 0. Boyes. (3)
77. (4) Me. C. (5) $600. (6) $1600. (7) 225. (8) S. W. Stilkey.
(9) John 0. Boyes.
Bangor, Penobscot Co. (1) T. P. Humphrey, 10 Bowdoin St. (2)
Miss L. B. Raynes, Pier St. (3) 80. (4) Me. E. (5) $260. (6)
$2000. (7) 200. (8) J. L. Corney, Hammon St. (9) Joseph Raynes,
Pier St.
Blue Point, Cumberland Co. C. E. Goodwin, Pine Point. (2) J.
H. Seavey, Pine Point. (3) 35. (4) Y. & C. (6) $1500. (7) 300
(8) J. S. Snow, Pine Point.
Burnham, Waldo Co. (1) James Washburn, Parkman. (2) L.
Reynolds. (3) 39. (4) Me, E.
Center Lovell, Oxford Co. (1) J. W. Card. (2) H. W. Palmer.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (ti) Value of churcli property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — MAINE. 31
(3) 131. (4) Y. & C. (6) §2500. (7) 300. (S) Edwin Meserne.
(9) Russell Hamblin.
Charleston, Fenohscot Co. (1) H. M. McLaughlin, Carmel. (2)
J. A. Brook. (3)35. (4) Me. E.
Cherrifield,^V ashington Co. (3) 57. (4) ]\Ie. E. (6) SIOOO. (7)
225
Clinton, Kennebec Co. (1) B. P. Reed, Fairfield. (2) ? Nathaniel
Jaquitti. (3) 40. (4) Me. C. (8) John True.
Corinna (1st), Penobscot Co. (1) 0. J. Hancock. (2) E. P. Bur-
rill. (3) 52. (4) Me. E. (5) $165. (6) $4000. (7) 250. (8)
Jacob H. Steward. (9) E. P. Burrill.
Cornville, Somerset Co. (3) 29. (4) Me. C.
Dixmont Center, Penobscot Co. (2) Mrs. C. Gailand. (3) 13.
(4) Me. E.
East Dixmont and Monroe, Penobscot Co. (1) N. Stackpole,
Plymouth. (2) J. R. Smith, Dixmont Center. (3) 140. (4) Me.
E. (8) E. D. Rowell.
East Neicport, Penobscot Co. (1) Joseph Grindell. (2) J. C. G.
Tuttle. (3) 15. (4) Me. E. (7) 200.
Easton Ut, Aroostook Co. (1) C. S. Pitcher, Presque Isle. (3)
59. (4) Me. E.
Easton 2d, Aroostook Co. (2) Manle}^ E. Wheeler, Sprague's
Mills. (3) 37. (4) Me. E. (6) $1200. (8) C. W. Wheeler, Sprague's
Mills.
East'port, Washington Co. (2) Andrew Cassidy. (3) 190. (4)
Passamaquoddy. (6) $7000. (7) 400. (8) Freemont A. Bibber.
Etna, Penobscot Co. (3) 15. (4) Me. E.
Exeter, Penobscot Co. (2) Geo. Keniston. (3) 4. (4) Me. E.
Hampden, Penobscot Co. (1) T. P. Humphrey, Bangor. (2)
Mrs. G. L. Loring, Hampden Center. (3) 24. (4) Me. E.
Harmony, Somerset Co. (2) Lendall Chadbourn. (3) 20. (4)
Me. E.
Harps-well, 1st, Cumberland Co. (2) Sidney Watson, Cundy's
Harbor. (3) 100. (4) Y & C. (6) $700. (7) 150.
Hermon, Penobscot Co (1) C. E. Hewes. (2) M. Gilmen, Her-
mon Pond. (3) 37. (4) Me. E. (6) $310. (7) 70. (8) G. F.
Luce, Hermon Pond.
Kittery \st (Point), York Co. (1) J. H. Mugridge, Kitterv
Point. (2) F. D. Grace, Kittery Point. (3)73. (4) Rockingham.
(5) $350. (6) $2500. (7) 300. (8) Fred S. Dave, Kittery Point.
(9) W. H. Peny, Kittery Point.
Kittery (2d), York Co.' (1) J. G. Dutton. (2) A. H. Adams. (3)
192. (4) Rockingham. (5) $700. (6) $4000. (7) 300. (8) E. E.
Colburn.
Knox, Waldo. (3) 10. (4) Me. E.
Letter F, Aroostook Co. (3) 16. (4) Me. E.
Limestone Four Corners, Aroostook Co. (3) 8. (4) Me. E.
Lubec, Washington Co. (2) M. M. Foster. (3) 207. (4) Pas-
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
32 CHURCHES. MAINE.
samaquocldv. (5) $800. (6) llf^OOO. (7) 400. (8) M. M. Foster.
(9) Alden W. Kelly.
Lymesione and Lynden, Aroostook Co. (2) Susan Sawyer, C'ari-
boii. (3)88. (4)Me. E.
Marion, Washington Co. (2) Benj. L. Smith, Marion.? (3) 35.
(4). Passamaquoddy. (6) $1000. (7) 200.
MiUbridge, Washington Co. (2) H. L. Brown. (3) 63. (4) Pas-
sainaqiioddv. (5) $600. (6) Owned by individuals. (7) 350.
Monticello, Aroostook Co. (1) ? G. E. Potter.* (3) 38. (4) Me.
E. (6) $1200. (8) Mrs. M. S. Siperell.
Newburgh (1st), Penobscot Co. (1) Rufus Bartlett, Hermon. (2)
Jeremiah Smith, South Newburgh. (3) 25. (4) Me. E.
Newburgh (2d), Penobscot Co. (2) C. A. Whitcomb, Newburgh
Centre. (3) 26. (4) Me. E.
iVa^jpor^, Penobscot Co. (1) J. W. Webster. (2) John Stuart. (3)
28. ^ (4) Me. E. (6) $2000. (7) 300.
North Canaan and West Hartland, Somerset Co. (1) James
Tibbetts, Hartland. (2) Charles Nye, Canaan. (3) 24. (4)
Me. E.
North Dixmont and Etna, Penobscot Co. (1) W. R. Curtis, North
Dixmont. (2) Thomas Bragden, North Dixmont. (3) 41. (4)
Me. E.
North Fairfield, Somerset Co. (1) B. P. Reed, Fairfield. (3) 45.
(4) Me. C. ? (5) $75. (6) $1500. (7) 250.
North Newport (1st), Penobscot Co. (1) O. J. Hancock, Corinna.
(2) J. E. Marsh. (3) 50. (4) Me. E. (6) $620. (7) 200.
North Saco, York Co. (2) Alpheus Libby, Saco. (3) 104. (4)
Y. and C. (5) $500. (6) $4000. (7) 275. (8) F. R. Milliken,
Saco. (9) James Patterson, Saco.
Ogunquit. See York and Wells.
Palmyra, Somerset Co. (1) J. W. Webster, Newport. (2) C. M.
Jewett. (3) 52. (4) Me. E. (6) $1000. (7) 300.
Parkman, Piscataquis Co. (1) Wm. H. Lang, Ripley. (2) Lamont
Tyler. (3) 30. (4) Me. E. (6) $1000. (7) 150.
Plymouth (1st), Penobscot Co. (3) 20. (4) Me. E.
Plymoidh (2d), Penobscot Co. (2) Alvin Curtis, Troy Center. (3)
12. (4) Me. E.
Presque Me. Aroostook Co. (1) C. S. Pitcher. (2) Mrs. D. Dewitt,
Presque. (3) 45. (4) Me. E.
Ripley, Somerset Co. (1) Wm. H. Lang. (2) Aryida Briggs, West
Ripley. (3) 52. (4) Me. E. (6) $2250. (7) 300,
Saco. See North Saco.
Sandford and Lebanon, York Co. (1) H. Plaisted, Sanford. (2)
G. L. "Stillings, Springvale. (3) 77. (4) Y. and C. (6) $1500.
(7) 250.
Skoiohegan, Somerset Co. (2) R. W. Morrill. (3) 100. (4) Me. C;
(5) $600. (6) $10,000. (7) 300. (8) R. W. Morrill.
South Berwick and Wells, York Co. (1) Z. Knight, So. Berwick.
^1) Pastor. (2) Clerk (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — MAINE. 33
(2) Aaron Bragdon, Berwick Branch. (3) 95. (4) Y. and C. (5)
S270. (6) SloOO. 0)200. (8) F. L. Blaisdell, Berwick Branch.
South Berwick Union, York Co. (1) Z. Knight, So. Berwick. (2)
D. A. Ford, So. Berwick. (3) 26. (4) Y. and C. (6) $700. (7) 150.
South Union Palmyra. Somerset Co. (1) H. M. McLaughlin, Car-
mel. (2) \V. M. Getchell, Pittsfield. (3) 15. (4) Me. E.
Sprague's Mills, Aroostook Co. (3) 45. (4) Me. E.
Stetson, Penobscot Co. (4) Me. E. (6) S4000. (Owned bv the
town). (7) 300.
Troy (and Unity), Waldo Co. (1) James Washburn, Parkman.
(1) J. B. Conner, West Troy. (3) 26. (4) Me. E. (7) 200.
Union Church, York Co. (1) J. W. Webster, Newport. (2) David
A. Ford, South Berwick Junction. (3) 26. (4) Y. and C. (6)
S500. (h). (7) 200.
Washburn, Aroostook Co. (1) C. S. Pitcher, Presque Isle. (3)
60. (4) Me. E.
Cg,\rN£C/ West^fytiiii^ and East Foxcroft, f Piscataquis Co. (2) A. W. Par-
^ son, Foxcroft. (3) 26. (4) Me. E.
West Winterport, Waldo Co. (1) N. Baddershall, Dixmont Center.
(2) F. A. Parker. (3) 12. (4) Me. E. (6) 8350.
Winterport, Waldo Co. (1) M. Thomas, Carmel. (2) W. M.
Youns, West Winterport. (3) 20. (4) Me. E.
York; York Co. (1) C. V. Parsons. (2) David Moulton, York
Corner. (3) 140. (4) Y. and C. (5) 8500 and Par. (6) $500. (7)
200. (8) Willis G. Moulton, York Village.
York and Wells, Y^ork Co. (1) Alden Allen, Ogunquit. (2) D.
W. Perkins, Ogunquit. (3) 145. (4) Y. and C: (5) 8400. (6)
82500. (7)' 250. (8) D. W. Perkins, Ogunquit. (9) W. C. Rams-
dell, Ogunquit, Y'ork Co.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Acushnct, Bristol Co. (1) R. M. Wilkins. (2) Lucy N. W. Elliss.
C3) 16. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6) 81000. (7) 175. (9) Geo. Fuller.
Assonet. (1) B. S. Batchelor, New Bedford. (2) Andrew J.
Thresher, Freetown. (3) 74. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6) S4000. (7)
400. (8) and (9) B. F. Aiken, Freetown.
Bakerville Tlst) (South Dartmouth), Bristol Co. (1) M. M. Clevely,
Russell's Mills. (2) Joseph Crapo, South Dartmouth. (3) 26. (4)
R. I. and Mass. (5) 8400. (6) 82500. (8) Sarah S. Crapo, South
Dartmouth.
BroivaelVs Corners, 4th. Gould Anthonv, Fall River. (2) Mrs.
Nanie C. Brownell, Westport. (3) 45. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6)
8800. (7) 150. (8) I. D. Earle, Westport. (9) (Dea.) Edwin
Lawton, Westj^ort.
Centred Village (Westport 3d). (2) 0. J. Tripp. (3) 45. (4) R.
I. and Mass. (6) 81500. (7) 200. (8) Mrs. M. C. Macomb.
Dartmouth (Hicksville), Bristol Co. (1) Rev. Mr. Grant, Fall
(1) Pastor. (2) Cleftc. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Valne of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(S) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. ■•• P. O. unknown.
3
34 CHURCHES. MASSACHUSETTS.
River. (2) Jonathan Pierce, New Bedford. (3) 100. (4) R. I.
and Mass. (5) $150. (6) $1200. (7) 200. (8) J. Mosher, North
Dartmouth. (9) Jonathan Pierce, New Bedford.
East Freetoivn, Bristol Co. (1) Chas. H. Sisson, Lonij Phiin. (2)
Hannah J. Harper. (3) 48. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5) $150. (6)
$3000. (7)150. (9) Mrs. Addie Allen.
Fall River (Bogle St.), Bristol Co. (2) Robert Walker, Queque-
chan St. (3) 58. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6) $1200. (7) 250. (8)
Wm. H. Broomhead, 15 Bogle St.
Fall River (Franklin St.), 1st., Bristol Co. (1) G. B. Merritt. (2)
Geo. E. Hoar. (3) 450. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6) $20,000. (7)
900. (8) J. N. Simmons, 50, 4th St. (9) Wm. A. Giftbrd.
Fall River (North) ("Steep Brook "), Bristol Co. (1) Geo. H.
Allen, Steep Brook. (2) H. H. Simmons, Steep Brook. (3) 66. (4)
R. I. and Mass. (5) $400. (6) $5000. (7) 200. (8) H. H. Sim-
mons, Steep Brook. (9) Charles Winslow, Steep Brook.
Haverhill (" Old South "), Essex Co. (1) E. A, Hainer, Corner
Central and Bethel Sts. (2) W. D. Stearns, 130 Washington St.
(3) 113. (4) Rockingham. (5) $900. (6) 12,000. (7) 300. (8)
W. D. Stearns. (9) E. H. Pettingell, 10 Hancock St.
■ Hicksville. See Dartmouth.
LaJceville, Plymouth Co. (3) 25. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6) $800.
(7) 125. (9) Silas P. Ashley, East Freetown.
Lynn, Essex Co. (1) A. A.Williams. (2) James Wheeler, Swamp-
scott. (3) 152. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5) $800. (6) $15,000. (7)
475. (9) B.G. Hooper.
MaMapoisett. (1) Wm. Faunce. (4) R. I. and Mass.
Neiu Bedford (Bonney St.), Bristol Co. (1) Earl C. Fry, 30 Dart-
mouth St. (2) Wm D.'Sherman, 119, 5th St. (3) 61. (4) R. I.
and Mass. (5) $700. (6) $5000, (7) 300. (8) and (9) A. E.
Buffington, 30 Crapo St.
New Bedford (Middle Street), Bristol Co. (1) John McCalman.
(2) Warren P. Tobey, 39 Locust St. (3) 204. (4) R. I. and Mass.
(5) $1000. (6) $10,000. (7) 450. (8) and (9) I. W. Benjamin.
Neio Bedford (North) 1st, Bristol Co. (1) Wm. T. Brown. (2) C.
E. Hendrickson. (3)400. (4) None. (5) $1800. (6) $50,000. (7)
1200. (8) Chas. N. Burchell, 67 Purchase St.
New Bedford (Spruce St.) Bristol Co. (1) G. A. Conibear. (2)
Isaac S. Thomas. (3) 37. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5) $700. (6)
$2000. (7) 300. (8) L. H. Faunce, 57 Parker St.
North Dartmouth. See Smith's Mills.
North Dighton, Bristol Co. (1) B. S. Batchelor, New Bedford. (2)
Silas L. Dean, Taunton. (3) 40. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5) $400.
(6) $2000. (7) 200. (8) Mrs. Annie R. Haskins. (9) Silas L.
Dean, Taunton.
North Westport, Bristol Co. (1) Geo. P. Fuller. (2) Frank S.
Petty. (3) 80. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5) $500. (6) $4000. (7) 250.
(8) J. T. Macomber. (9) Frank S. Petty.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(4) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — MASSACHUSETTS. 35
Oak Swamp. See South Rehoboth.
Jiehoboth. See South Rehoboth.
Salisbury Point, Essex Co. (1) W. B. Fhinclers. (2) Miss Alice
True, Box 29. (3) 84. (4) Rockingham. (5) S700. (6) $3400.
(7) 300. (8) D. L. Bartlett, Amesbury. (9) Wm. BlaisdelL
Smith's Mills, Bristol Co. (North Dartmouth). (1) John Mc-
Calman, New Bedford. (2) Mrs. A. A. Tucker, North Dartmouth.
(3) 49. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6) $800. (7) 100. (8) and (9) H.
W. Potter, North Dartmouth.
Somerset, Bristol Co. (1) T. W. Howard, Pottersville. (2) D. R.
Purinton, Pottersville. (3) 115. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5) $550. (6)
$4000. (7)225. (8) W. H.Sanford, Pottersville.
South Dartmouth. See Bakerville.
South Rehoboth, Bristol Co. (1) Lester Howard, Swansea Centre.
(2) Orren N. Goff. (3) 25. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6) $1500. (7)
150. (8) Dexter E. Horton.
South Westport (2d), Bristol Co. (2) Abram G. Allen. (3) 58.
(4) R. I. and Mass. (6) $1600. (7) 200. (8) A. G. Allen. (9)
Mrs. Carrie Allen.
Steep Brook. See Fall River (North).
Sivansea, Bristol Co. (1) Lester Howard, Swansea Centre. (2)
J. H. Martin, Hortonville. (3) 163. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5)
$1200. (6) $5000. (7) 400. (8) Frank Gardner, Warren, R. I.
(9) James Eastabrook, Swansea Centre.
West Dighton, Bristol Co. (1) Otis H. Bates, West Dighton,
Mass., or Providence, R. I. (2) J. W. Wheeler. (3) 23. (4) R. I.
and Mass. (6) $1500. (7) 170. (8) 0. H. Bates.
West Mansfield, Bristol Co. (1) Mrs. E. G. Gustin, Attleboro. (2)
W. A. Crowley. (3) 63. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6) $6000, (7) 225.
(8) Laurence Abbott. (9) I. T. Bramin.
Westport (1st) (Head), Bristol Co. (1) Alice A. Draper. (2)
John A. Smitli. (3) 63. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5) $400. (6) $1000.
(7) 180.
Westpiort (3d). See Central Village.
MICHIGAN.
Adams, Hillsdale Co. (1) Scott Thompson, Hillsdale. (2) L.
Post, Hillsdale. (3)25. (4) Mich. S. E. (6) $1200. (7)200. (8)
L. Post, Hillsdale.
Belding, Ionia Co. (1) Wm. D. Clark, Box 162. (2) C. W.
Crosby. (3) 87. (4) Mich. (5) $800. (6) $3500. (7) 500. (9)
Mrs. N. J. McLaughlin.
Blaine. See Grant Center.
Britton. — See Ridgeway 1st.
Casco (Allegan Co.) ("East.") (2) Mrs. M. A. Adkin, Spring
Grove. (3) 25. (4) N. Ind. & S. Mich.
Cedar Creek, Wexford Co. (1) A. H. Vose, Manton, Wexford Co.
(I) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Sealing capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
36 CHURCHES. — MICHIGAN.
(2) Victor M. Vose, Manton, Wexford Co. (3) 25. ("%Mich. N.
(7) 150. (8) A. H. Vose, Manton. (9) K F. Carpent*#/-^
Clyde. (4) W. Mich & N. Ind. (Deacon) Wm. SiTcoks, Fenn-
ville, Allegan Co.
Coloina, Berrien Co. (2) Mrs. C. L. Huntoon, Watervliet, Ber-
rien Co. (3) 28. (4) W. Mich. & N. Ind. (6) $1000. (7) 200.
(8) Mrs. C. S. Jenks. (9) Mrs. C. L. Huntoon, Watervliet.
Durand (Not organized.) (1) Rev. E. Mudge.
East Casco. See Casco.
East Ridgeivay. See Ridgeway 1st.
Emmerson, Gratiot Co. (1) George Older, Ithaca. (3) 25. (4)
Mich.
Fairfield (2d), Lenawee Co. (2) Mrs. L. S. C. Treadwell. (3)
29. (4) Mich. S. E. (6) $800. (7) 200. (8) L. S. C Treadwell.
(9) L. J. Corwin.
Fairfield (South) (1st), Lenawee Co. (2) W H. Nash, Jasper.
(3) 50. (4) Mich. & Mich. S. E. (6) $1000. (7) 250.
Franklin Union, Cass Co. (3) 30. (4) Mich. W. & N. Ind. (6)
$1500. (7) 200.
Fulton (North) (Perrinton), Gratiot Co. (2) M. Lewis, Perrinton.
(3) 40. (4) Mich. (6) $1000. (7) 200. (8) D. Ash, Spring
Brook. (9) Thos. Creaser, Perrinton.
Grant Center, St. Clair Co. (1) Hiram Hayward, Lexing-
ton. (2) D. McKay, Blaine. (3) 25. (4) Mich. (6) $600.
(7) 200.
Greenbush, Clinton Co. (2) Wm. Wyman, Eureka. (3) 90. (4)
Mich. (5) $1500. (6) $1500. (7) 20.' (8) W. S. Pierson, Eureka.
(9) John Eagle, Eureka.
Harttoick. " (1) John T. Fero, Avondale. (4) Mich. N.
Holly, Oakland Co. (1) E. Mudge, Durand. (2) Mrs. J. E.
Sheald. (3) 17. (4) Mich. (5) $100. (6) $3000. (7) 250. (8)
Oscar Lee.
Hoppertown. See Lee, Allegan Co.
Jeferson, Cass Co. (3) 40. (4) Mich W. & N. Ind. (6) $800.
(7) 200.
Lake. See Ruggles, Berrien Co.
Lamotte, Sanilac Co. (2) ? W. Mesher. (3) 20. (4) Mich.
Lee, Allegan Co. (1) Emanuel Potts, Galien, Berrien Co. (2)
Mrs. Eva Masters, Spring Grove. (3) 26. (4) W. Mich. & N.
Ind. (7) 150. (8) 0. S. Almak.
Lexington & Worth. See Worth & Lexington. .
Maple Rapids, Chnton Co. (2) M. S. Moss. (3) 210. (4) Mich.
(5) $400. (6) $4000. (7) 300. (8) Mrs. W. Halleck. (9) Isaac
Hewitt.
Marshall, Calhoun Co. (1) J. A. Younsr. (2) Christopher N.
Martin. (3) 86. (4) Mich. (5) $500. (6) $3000. (7) 300. (8)
Seth W. Stone.
Middleton. Gxiiiioi Co. (3)53. (4) Mich. (6) $1500. (7)200.
(1) Pastor. (2) ('lerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. MICHIGAN. 37
Nashvd^^Baxvy Co. (3) 114. (4) Mich. (6) S2000. (7) 250.
Oak •(3^ovg,'Cass Co. (1) E. Potts, Hollywood. (2) Thomas M.
Sears, Cassopolis. (3) 25. (4) W. Mich. & N. Ind. (6) $500. (7)
200.
Oxford. (1) C. I. Deyo. (2) G. G. Mills. (3) 60. (4) Mich.
(5) 6600. (6) S5000. (7) 300. (8) C. I. Deyo. (9) H. Grotf.
Perrinton. See Fulton.
Fittsford (1st), Hillsdale Co. (2) J. H. Filkins. (3) 35. (4)
Mich. ■ (6) 82000. (7) 200. (8) J. H. Filkins. (9) ? W. Boley.
Ray, Macomb Co. (1) E. M. Harris, Romeo. (2) Alfred G. JBot-
tomly, Romeo. (3)52. (4) Mich. E. (5) $200. (6) $1500. (7)
250. (8) Jas. Smith, Romeo. (9) Jas. Smith, Romeo.
Richfield, Genesee Co. (1) E. Miidge, Durand. (2) A. A. Skinner,
Davison Station. (3)20. (4) Mich. & Mich. E. (5) $150. (6)
$1200. (7) 300. (8) S. R. Billings, Davison. (9) Norman Tread-
well, Davison Station.
Ridqewaij (1st), Lenawee Co. (1) Jas. Wright, Britton. (2)
Mary Oliver, Britton. (3) 137. (4) Mich. & Mich. S. E. (5) $500.
(6.) '$4000. (7) 225. (8) Mrs. -James Hais?ht, Britton.
Romeo, Macomb Co. (1) E. M. Harris. (2) Mrs. Abla Thurston.
(3) 83. (4) Mich. (5) $500. (6) $8500. (7) 300. (8) H. S.
Evans. (9) B. H. Thurston.
Rose Lake. (1) John T. Fero, Avondale. (4) Mich. N.
RoyaUon, Berrien Co. (1) A. W. Willis, Sodus, Berrien Co. (2)
J. M.^ Brandt. (4) W. Mich. & N. Ind. (5) $100. (8) Ezra Boz-
Ruggles, Berrien Co. (3) 10. (4) W. Mich. & N. Ind. La 'c.^
Sherman (1st), Osceola Co. (1) John T. Fero, Avondale. (2)
Ceylon L. Brown, Tustin. (3) 8. (4) :VIich. N. (7) 200. (8) and
(9) Ceylon Brown, Tustin.
South Fairfield. See Fairfield, South (1st).
Thormille, Lapeer Co. (1) S. Snyder, Oxford. (2) Mrs. Mary
Mahaffery. (3) 25. (4) Mich. E. (6) $1500. (7) 250.
Town Line (near Howard City). (1) Sylvester McGeorge, How-
ard City. (2) Wm. Amy, Howard City. (3) 23. (4) Mich.
Union, Cass Co. (1) E. Potts, Galien. (4) W. Mich, and N. Ind.
(6) $250. (7) 100. (8) O. P. Miller.^
Vergennes. (2) Z. H. Covert, Alton. (3) 38. (4) Mich. (6)
$1200. (7) 250. (8) C. S. Scofield, Alton.
Worth and Lexington. (1) Hiram Hayward, Lexington. (2)
Hiram S. Hayward, Lexington. (3) 57. (4) Mich. State and East-
em. (6) $1300. (7) 300. (8) H. S. Hayward, Lexington. (9)
Margaret McLew, Lexington.
MISSOURI.
Antioch, St. Clair Co. (1) Albert Godley, Weaubleau. (2) John
M. Francis, Lowry City. (3) 38. (4) Osage.
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(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(o) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of ohnrch property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
38 CHURCHES. — MISSOURI.
Aurora (1st), Lawrence Co. (1) A. Humphries. (2) A. Hum-
phries. (3) 9.
Bethany, St. Clair Co. (Pleasant Hill, or Kind's Prairie). (1) J.
D. Simms, Weaubleau. (2) Matt. Allen, Weaubleau. (B) 30. (4)
Osage.
Bethel. (1) W. M. Andis, Unionville, Putnam Co. (3) 38.
Bethlehem, Carroll Co. (1) C. Deweese, Indian Grove. (2) T. M.
Gray, Wakenda, Carroll Co. (3) 45. (4) Mo. N.
Bible Chapel, Pike Co. (1) S. T. Noel, Middletown. (2) W. P.
Chamberlain, Estes. (3) 67. (4) Mo. N. E. (6) $1000. (7) 400.
Black Oak. See Black Oak Grove.
Black Oak Grove, Grundy Co. (1) C. W. Webster, Gault, Grundy
Co. (2) Benford I\IcClouah, Laredo, Grundy Co. (3) 86. (4) Mo.
N. (6) $400. (7) 250. (9) (Deacon) James A. Petree, Laredo.
Cross Lane, Ralls Co. (2) B. White, Madisonville, Ralls Co. (3)
5. (4) Mo. N. E.
Dry Fork, Dent Co. (2) John Morton, Salem, Dent Co. (3) 20.
(4) Ozark. (Deacon) Henry Reed, Darien, Dent Co.
Fairvieiv, Barton Co. (1) A. C Williams, Nashville, Barton Co.
(2) Almeda Curly, Nashville, Barton Co. (3) 37. (4) Spring
River. (7) 300. (8) Mr. Clark, Nashville.
Fairview, Linn Co. (2) Frank McMikel, Hayesville, Linn Co.
(3) 22. (4) Mo. N.
Indian Creek, Audrain Co. (2) Thomas J. Murphy, Vandalia.
(3) 8. (4) Mo. N. E. (6) $250 (our part). (7) 300.
Indian Grove, Chariton Co. (1) C. Deweese. (2) J. T. Ma, v. (3)
44. (4)Mo. N. (6) $500. (7)200. (8) J. T. May.
Lock Level, SuUivan Co. (2) J. W. Morris, Osgood. (4) Mo. N.
Lone Chapel. (1) Maggie Wallace, Tarkio. (2) Wm. English,
Hamburg, Iowa. (3) 135. (4) la. S. W. (5) $200. (6) $1000. (7)
300. (8) J. W. Mapes, Hamburg, Iowa. (9) Jennie Houts, Ham-
burg, Iowa.
Long Branch, Chariton Co. (1) C. Deweese, Indian Grove. (2)
I. J. Cox, Keytesville. (3) 42. (4) Mo. N.
Monarch School House, Holt Co. (1) W. R.Adams, South Park,
St. Joseph. (2) Mrs. Angelletta Hughes, Nodaway. (3) 34. (4) Mo.
N. (7) 150. (9) (Deacon) Samuel Carr.*
Monegan, St. Clair Co. (1) Albert Godley, Weaubleau. (2) Cal-
vin Reasoner, Ohio, St. Clair Co. (3) 45. (4) Osage.
3It. Etna, Maries Co. (1) Charles M. Sooter, Iberia. (3) 68. (4)
Osage. (6) $450. (7) 450.
Mt. Gillcad, Miller Co. (1) Charles M. Sooter, Iberia. (2) Ben-
jamin Hannah, Iberia. (3) 60. (4) Osage.
Mt. Zion, Miller Co. (1) Charley M. Sooter, Iberia. (2) John
Finney, T^scumbia. (3) 60. (4) Osage. (6) $600. (7) 400. (8)
John Finney, Tuscumbia.
New Hope, Putnam Co. (2) H. E. Hanel, Unionville. (3) 20.
(4)Mo. N, (6) $191. (7)200. (8) Abel McCoy, Unionville.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Ciiurch treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. MISSOURI. 39
Neiv Hope, St. Clair Co. (3) 4. (4) Osage.
^orth Star, Barton Co. (1) A. C. Williams, Nashville. (2) Emma
Reed, Nashville. (3) 11. (4) Sprino- River. (7) 300. (8) John
Bennet.* (9) Harlton Shin.*
Oak Grove, Putnam Co. (2) Wm. McFarland, Hartford. (3)
12; (4) Mo. N. (7) 200.
Pleasant (rrotr, Atchison Co. d) James B. Denton, Wheeler,
Pottawatomie Co., Iowa. (2) Wm. Millsap, Rockport, Atchison Co.
(3) 51. (4) la. S. W. (6) $600. (7) 200. (8) S. D. Bartholomew,
Phelps City.
Pleasant Hill or King^s Prairie. See Beth an v.
Pleasant Home, Schuyler Co. (3) 6. (4) Mo. N. (6)8100. (7)200.
Pleasant Ridge. (1) W. M. Andis, Union ville, Putnam Co. (2)
C. E. Davis, Unionville, Putnam Co. (3) 30. (4) Mo. N.
Pleasant Ridge, Putnam Co. (1) Eli Gordy, Stiles, Davis Co., la.
(2) Thomas Slocum, Greensburg, Knox Co. (3)66.- (4) Mo. N.
(6) SIOOO. (7) 300.
Pleasant Valley, Carroll Co. (1) C. Deweese, Indian Grove. (2)
Miss Lucrecia Lowe, Dewitt. (3) 36. (4) Mo. N.
Prairie Home, St. Clair Co. (1) EH Mvers, Ohio. (2) Mrs. Sarah
Perrine, Dottie, St. Clair Co. (3) 30. (4) Osage.
Prairie View, Putnam Co. (1) W. M. Andis, Unionville. (2) T.
J. Murphv, Vandalia, Audrain Co. (3^ 250. (4) Mo. N. (6)
$5000. (7) 300.
St. Joseph, 1st (South Park), Buchanan Co. (1) Samuel Comer,
Voris. (2) F. H. Thomas, Voris. (3)27. (4) Mo. N. (7)150.
(9) WiUiam E. Hammond, 702 Messanie St.
Tarkio Valley. See Union Chapel, Atchison Co.
Union. (2) B. F. Bernard, Quincy. (3)30. (4) Osage. (9)
(Deacon) John C. Bernard, Quincv.
Union Chapel. (2) S. Copeland.^ Turnback. (3) 39. (4) Spring
River. (6) 8400. (8) J. H. Mankey, Everton.
Union Chapel, Atchison Co. CI) Maggie Wallace, Tarkio. (.2)
Marv J. Dragoo, Fairfax, Mo. (3) 84. (4) la. S. W. (6) 81200.
(7) 300. (S) Edward White. Fairfax. (9) J. M. Dragoo, Fairfax.
Union Hill, Hickory Co. (3) 21. (4) Osase.
Weaubleau, Hickory Co. (1) Albert Godley. (2) Prof. E. Butler.
(3) 108. (4) Osage. (6) $3000. (7) 500. (8) P. Chancellor.
(9) P. Chancellor.
Welcome Home, Putnam Co. - (1) Wm. McFarland, Martinstown,
Putnam Co. (2) Nellie Duckworth, Shiblev's Point. (3) 18. (4)
Mo. N. (6) 8500. (7) 200.
White Hall, St. Clair Co. (2) S. Jones-* (3) 9. (4) Osage.
NEBRASKA.
Arborville, York Co. (1) J. F. McCoy, Ulysses. (2) Moses Ter-
rell. (3) 21. (4) Neb. (7) 175.
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(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salarj of pastor. (6) Value of church propert}'. (7) Seating capacity.
(S) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
40 CHURCHES. — NEBRASKA.
Rising Sun, Butler Co. (Ulysses). (1) James F. McCoy, Ulvsses.
(2) J. C. Armao-ost.* (3) 28. (4) Neb. (7) 100.
Shiloh, Polk Co. (1) J. F. McCoy, Ulysses. (2) Raymond
Knoules, Arborville. (3) 37. (4) Neb. (7) 80.
Ulysses. See Rising Sun, Butler Co.
Wayland, Polk Co. (1) J. F. McCoy, Ulvsses. (2) Sarah Inger-
son, Gresham. (3) 62. (4) Neb. (.5) $104. (6) $1000. (7) 300.
(8) N. S. Mechener. (9) M. Willson, Gresham.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Belmont {1st}, Belnap Co. (1) Edward R. Phillips. (2) Wilber
Mudgett. (3) 17. (4) Merrimack. (5) $.500. (6j $3000. (7) 198.
(8) Mary B. Hoyt.
East Westmoreland. See Westmoreland.
Franklin, Merrimack Co. (1) T. G. Moses. (2) Clara E. Rowell.
(3)204. (4) Merrimack. (5) $800 and Par. (6) $6000. (7)400.
(8) Clara E. Rowell. (9) (Deacon) Elmer French.
Freedom. (1) N. T. Ridlon. (2) C. H. Reach. (3)46. (4) Y.
and C. (6) $200. (7) 300.
George''s Mills (Union Christian), Sullivan Co. (1) Lorenzo Baily,
North Grantham. (2) Willard W. Chase. (3)23. (4) Merrimack
(6) (hall). (9) W. W. Chase.
Grafton, Grafton Co. (1) Edward Francis, East Grafton. (2)
Miss Hannah L. Walker. (3) 33. (4) Merrimack. (6) $1000. (9)
Miss Hannah Walker.
Hampton Falls (1st Christian Baptist), Rockingham Co. (2) John
J. Brown. (3) 14. (4) Rockingham. (6) $1000. (7) 180.
Hill and Sanbornton, Merrimack Co. (1) E. H. Wright, Hill. (2)
F. W. Eaton, Hill. (3)88. (4) Merrimack. (6) $6000. (7)250.
(8) F. R. Woodward, Hill. (9) F. W. Eaton, Hill.
Hiil Center, Merrimack Co. (1) E. H. Wright, Hill. ■ (2) C. M.
Cilly, Hill. (3) 58. (4) Merrimack. (6) $2000. (7) 300. (9) A.
A. Bartlett, Hill.
Kensington Ust), Rockingham Co. (2) Thomas C. Shaw, Exeter.
(3)30. (4) Rockingham. (6) $1500. (7)250. (9) ? D. B- Mur-
ray, 115 Devonshire St., Boston.
^'Manchester (1st), Hillsborough Co. (1) J. A. Goss, 174 Concord St.
(2) W. H. Cate, 998 Elm St. (3) 105. (4) Rockingham. (5) $600.
(6) $6000. (7) 400. (9) W. H. Cate, 998 Elm St.
New Crts^Ze, Rockingham Co. (2) H. M. Curtis. (4) Rockingham.
(6) $2000. (7)200. (8) A. W.Hanscum.
Neivton, Rockingham Co. (1) A. W. Hook. (2) John N. Rowell,
Newton Junction. (3)138. (4) Rockingham. (5) $250. (6) $4000.
(7) 350. (8) G. W. Marston. (9) John N. Rowell, Newton Junc-
tion.
North Hampton, Rockingham Co. (1) J. E. Everingham, Rye. (2)
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Ntimber of members. (4) Conference.
f5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. ■■r. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — NEW HAMPSHIRE. 41
Nathaniel B. Marston. (3) 31. (4) Rocldn<rham. (5) $350. (6)
S3000. (7) 225.
Portsmouth (Court St.), Rockingham Co. (1) W. R. Spaid. (2)
Albert R. Junkins. Box 573. (3)171. (4) Rockingham. (5)8800.
(6) S3500. (7) 350. (8) James R. Morrison, 42 Union St.
Rye, Rockingham Co. (1) J. E. Everingham. (2) Chas. Weslev
Lang. (3) 140. (4) Rockingham. (5) $700. (6) S7500. (7) 350.
(8) J. E. Leavitt, Rye BeachT (9) A. H. Drake.
South Danbun./, Merrimack Co. (1) Edward Francis, East Graf-
ton. (2) Julius B. Hale, Franklin Falls (non-resident). (3) 50.
(4) Merrimack. (6) 6750. (7) 200. (8) W. S. Morrill. (9) Wells
W. Walker.
Spriagfield. See West Springfield, Sullivan Co.
5^mi/ia7)i, Rockingham Co. (1) E. K. Amazeen. (2) David Jewell.
(3) 35. (4) Rockingham. (5) S400. (6) S1500. (7) 200. (8)
Willie Barker. (9) Sarah P. Batch elder.
Tuftonhoro (1st), Carroll Co. (1) Daniel A. Wisgin, Wolfborough.
(2) Franklin L. Hessley, Tuftonborouoh Centred (3) 55. (4) Straf-
ford. (6) $1250. (7) '200.
Tuftonborough (2d), Carroll Co. (1) D. A. Wiggin, AVolfborouoh.
(2) Stejihen Piper, Wolfborough. (3) 34. (4) Strafford. (6) 12500.
(7) 250 (8) Stephen Piper, Wolfborough.
Walpole, Cheshire Co. (2) H. E. Houahton, Westmoreland De-
pot. (3). 50. (4) Merrimack. (5) 8450.' (6) 84000. (7) 300. (8)
H. E. Houghton, Westmoreland Depot.
West Milton, Strafford Co. (3) None. (4) Strafford. (6) 82500.
(7) 250.
Westmoreland (1st), Cheshire Co. (1) Jehiel Claflin, East West-
moreland. (3) 20. (4) Merrimack. (5) $156. (7) 200. (8) John
Mason, East Westmoreland.
West Springfield, Sullivan Co. (2) John H. Johnson. (3) 50. (4)
Merrimack. "(6) Part of 81000. (7)300. (8) J. H. Johnson.
Wolfboro\ (1st), Carroll Co. (2) Auc^ustin Fulerton. (3) 113.
(4) Rockingham. (5) 89(X). (6) $3750. (7) 275.
Wolfborough (2d), Carroll Co. (1) D. A. Wiff^iii. (2) Joseph
L.Young. (3)19. (4) Strafford.
NEW JERSEY.
Baleville. (1) W. H. Humphrey, Pleasant Valley, Sussex Co.
(2) Mrs. E. A. Couse, Halsev. (3) '192. (4) N. J. (5)500. (6)
85800. (7) 200. (8) G. N. Harris, Pleasant Valley. (9) Miss
Libbie Williams, Pleasant Vallev-
Deckertoion, Sussex Co. (2) Evi Vandruff. (3) 42. (4) N. J.
(6) $1000. (7) 300.
Fairview, Burlington Co. (2) Geo. S. Bishop, Bridaeboro. (3)
15. (4) N. J. (5) 8156. (6) 81200. (7) 200. (8) Wallace L.
Gennett, Bridgeboro.
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(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church i>roperty. (7) Seatinjr capacity.
(S") vSnperintendent. (9) Chiircii treasurer. • * P. O. unknown.
42 CHURCHES. NEW JERSEY.
Finesville, Warren Co. (1) A. F. Eldridge, Frenchtown. (2) E.
A. Flenard. (3) 70. (4) N. J. (5) S130. (6) S5000. (7) 300.
(8) Wm. Searfos.
Frenchtown. Hunterdon Co. (1) A. F. Eldridge. (2) S. R.
Opdycke. (3) 27. (4) N. J. (6) SIOOD. (7) 200. (9) Joseph
Roberson.
Hope, Warren Co. (1) J. P. Topping. (2) John H. Black. (3)
65. (4) N. J. (5) $200. (6) $5000. ' (7) 200. (8) J. H. Black.
(9) R. M. Vanhorn.
Hopewell, Mercer Co. (1) W. H. Pittman, Riley ville. (2) Rev.
W. H. Pittman, Rileyville. (3) 70. (4) N. J. f5) $200. (6)
$12' )0. (7) 150. (8) J. Wendland, Wertsville. (9) Chas. Mathews,
Rileyville.
Irvim/ton, Essex Co. (1) W. H. Hainer. (2) Thos. H. Jones.
(3) 100. (4) N. J. (5) $1000. (6) S12,000. (7) 500. (8) Frederick
P. Fowle. (9) W. C. Courter.
Johnsonshurg, Warren Co. (1) A. C. Covev, Vienna. (2) Joseph
W.Hart. (3)146. (4) N. J. (5) $400." (6) $5000. (7)300.
(8) Walter Ackerson. (9) G. W. Lundy.
Little York, Hunterdon Co. (2) R. S. Hoppock, Mt. Pleasant.
(4) N. J. (6) $1000. (7) 3U0.
Locktown. Hunterdon Co. (1) R. G. Fenton. (2) George W.
Hockenbury. (3) 217. (4) N. J. (5) $500 and par. (6) $6000.
(7) 400. (8) Mrs. J. T. Eich. (9) Wm. R. Bearder.
M/forrZ, Hunterdon Co. (1) James Maple. (2) Wm.R. Sailer.
(8) 363. (4) N. J. (5) $700 and par. (6) $15,000. (7) 600.
(8) S. D. Hawk. (9) John Burgstreser.
Monroe, Sussex Co. (2) J. W. Cengleton. (3) 38. (4) N. J.
(5) $100. (6) $1000. (7)200. (8) N. E. Benjamin, Beaver Run.
Springtown, Warren Co. (4) N. J. (6) $500. (7) 300.
Vienna, Warren Co. (1) A. C. Covey. (2) P. R. Cummins. (3)
140. (4) N. J. (5) $400. (6) $6000. (7) 250. (8) A. C. Covey.
(9) U. H. Howell.
NEW YORK.
Albany, Albanv Co. (1) J. A. Hainer, 304 Hudson Ave. (2) G.
B. Head, 117 Colonie St. (3) 196. (4) N- Y. E. (5) $1200. (6)
$7500. (7) 300. (9) Joslin Nodine, 218 Elm St.
Avsterlitz, Columbia Co. (1) N. W. Crowell, Red Rock. (2)
Chas. K. Smith. (3) 35. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $200. (6) $1500. (7)
130.
Barkersville, Saratoga Co. (2) Jos. Church, North Galwav. (3)
20. (4) N. Y. E. (6) $800. (7) 275.
Barton Center, Tioga Co. (3) 15. (4) Tioga River.
Bates. See Broome.
Bear Hollow. (1) H. C. Wilber, Vandalia, Cattarugus Co. (2)
A. Ormick, Great Valley Centre. (3) 17. (8) Philmore Wheeler,
Great Valley Centre.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) tlonferencc.
(5) Salary of pastor. ((5) Value of chnrch property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Cilnircli treasurer. ■■ P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. XEW YORK. 43
Beaver Meadoiv, (Otselic 1st?). Chenango Co. (1) W. Warner. (2)
Loren Hall. (3) 49. (4) X. Y. S. (6) S2000. (7) 300. (8) Mrs.
L. Frink.
BenneWs Creek, Steuben Co. (1) A. H. Wheaton, Canisteo.
(2) William Cross, Canisteo. (3) 30. (4) Tioga River. (7) 200.
(8) George W. Flint, Canisteo.
Berne 1st, Albany Co. (2) E. B. Powell, Westerlo. (3) 71. (4)
X. Y. E. (6) 8800. (7) 200.
Berne 2d (Hunter's Land), Albany Co. (1) D. P. Warner,
Hunter's Land. (2) Jerome Decker, Hunter's Land. (3) 160.
(4) N. Y. E. (5) 525. (6) 85000. (7) 300. (8) Jerome Decker,
Hunter's Land. (9) Ithamer Bell, Hunter's Land.
Berne (South), Albany Co. (1) Dayid L. Pendell, South Berne.
(2) Samuel Luckey, South Berne. (3) 97. (4) N. Y. E. (6)
81000. (7) SOO.
Binghamton, Broome Co. (1) Chas. McGlauflin. (2) S. Green,
West Binghamton. (3) 100. (4) N. Y. S. (6) S3500. (7) 450.
(9) G. H. Scott.
BoyntonviUe, Rensselffir Co. (2) Chas. M. Todd. (3) 29. (4) N.
Y. E. (6) S500. (7) 200.
Brool-hjn, Kings Co. (1) G. L. Jackson, 578 Lorimer St.,
Brooklyn, (E. D.) (2) W. F. Corwith, 55 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn
(E. D.) (3) 204. (4) N. Y. E. (5) 81500. (6) 812,000. (7) 400.
(8) and (9) B. F. Shaffer, 574 Lorimer St., Brooklyn (E. D.)
Broome, Schoharie Co. (2) Geo. W. Wilsie, Bates, Schoharie Co.
(3) 60. (4) N. Y. E. (6) 8800. (7) 200. (9) Inez Russel, Bates.
Brvshton, Franklin Co. (1) B. S. Crosby. (2) Simon Harris. (3)
70. (4) N. Y. N. (5) 8500. (6) 84000." (7) 250. (8) S. Harris.
(9) Mrs. F. A. Clark.
Burnt Hills, Saratoga Co. (2) Isaac Kipp.* (3) 21. (4) N. Y.
E. (6) 81000. (7) 150.
BurtonviUe, Montgomery Co.
Cameron, Steuben Co. (1) P. Potter, Thurston, Steuben Co. (2)
Ida M. Hazeltine, Cameron Mills. (3) 24. (4) Tioga Puver. (6)
8800. (7) 250. (8) W. Barrett, North Cameron.
Cavip Brook, Steuben Co. (2) Richard Collins, Osceola. (3) 20.
(4) Tioga River.
Canaan. See Red Rock.
Canisteo (2d) (South), Steuben Co. (1) A. H. Wheaton, Steuben
Co. (2) Deacon A. M. Stephens. (3) 30. (7) 150.
Carlisle (Branch of Charleston Four Corners), Schoharie Co. (1)
0. I. Hathaway, Charleston Four Corners. (2) Mvron Brown.*
(3)50. (4) N. Y. E. (6) 81500. (7)250. (8) Wm'. Brown.
CaroZf/je, 1st., Tompkins Co. (2) Mrs. H. M. Pettigrove, Slater-
ville Springs, Tompkins Co. (3) 17. (4) N. Y. S. (6) 8300. (7)
200. (8) H. M. Pettigrove, Slaterville.
Castile, Wyoming Co. (1) 0. W. Powers. (2) Merton Phelps.
(3)94. (4)N. Y.W. (5)8310. (6)82800. (7) 200. (8) Sidney
Daley. (9) E. P. Phelps.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. f3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seatuig capacity.
(S) Superintendent. (9) Church trea.surer. * P. O. unknown.
44 CHURCHES. — NEW YORK.
Center Brook. See Otego (2cl).
Charleston Four Corners^ Montgomery Co. (1) 0. I. Hathaway.
(2) A. M. Scott. (3)139. (4) N! Y. Ef (5) S600. (6) .^2000. (7)
3(30. (8) Dr. C. I. Conover. (9) Chns. H. Hubbs.
Christian Hill. See Hjirtwick (1st).
Clarendon, Orleans Co. (1) J). W. Moore, Brockport. (2) Josiah
Lawton, Manning. (3) 63. (4) N. Y. W. (5) $240. (6) $1000.
(7) 220.
Clove, Dutchess Co. (1) G. E. Sweet, Stanfordville. (2) C. h.
Austin. (3)50. (4)N.Y. E. (5) $300. (6) $5500. (7) 200. (8)
E. S. Austin.
Coeyman^s Junction, Albany Co. (1) G. A. Beel^e. (2) Geo. W.
Wrightson. (3) 35. (4) N.'Y. E. (6) $6000. (7) 300. (8) Mrs.
Beebe.
Coxsackie, Greene Co. (1) Harry A. Nichols.* (2) John J.
Calder, Leads, Greene Co. (3)37. (4) N. Y. E. (6) $1000. (7)400.
Cranberry Creek, Fulton Co. (1) Charles S. Mace. (2) Julia E.
Kiltz. (3) 30. (4) N. Y. E. (6) $1500. ^7) 175. (8) Eliza King.
Day {\st) ( East), Saratoga Co. (2) Sarah Mosher, Conklingville-
(3)33. (4)N.Y.E. (6 j $2000. (7)200. (8) Philo Colson,West Day.
Day, West. See West Day, Saratoga Co.
Delancy, Delaware Co. (2) Barbara E. Thomson. (3) 14. (4)
None. (6) $1200. (7) 300. (9) Mrs. E. Howland.
Delhi, Delaware Co. (2) Wm. W. Grant. (3) 36. (4) N. Y. E.
(5) $250. (6) $1400. (7) 250. (8) Mrs. S. F. Dexter.
De Ruyter, Chenango Co. (2) B. E. Wood. (3) 22. (4) N. Y. S.
De Wi'ttville, Chautauqua Co. (1) O. T. Wyman. (2) A. B. Van
Namee. (3) 60. (4) Erie. (5) $500. (6) $3000. (7) 300. (8)
Albert Lee.
Dix. See Wedgwood.
East Cobleskill, Schoharie Co. (2) John Dumond. (3) 38. (4)
N. Y. E. ((*)) $2000. (7) 300. (8) N. Turner. (9) John H.
Shultes.
East Dickinson, Franklin Co. (1) B. S. Crosby, Brushton. (2)
C. S. Rockwell. (3) 32. (4) N. Y. N. (6) $1500. (7) 200. (9) C.
S. Rockwell.
East Holland, Erie Co. (2) R. E. Hawks, Protection, Erie Co.
(3) 43. (4) N. Y. W. (6) $1000. (7) 175. . (8) L. W. Hawks,
Protection.
East Hounsfield, Jefiferson Co. (1) J. A. Mace. (2) L. F. Allen.
(3) 57. (4) N. Y. N. (5) $400. (6) $1500. (7) 180. (8) F. E.
Ives, Watertown.
East Willett. Cortland Co. (1) J. T. Youmans, Whitney's Point.
(2) Chester Morgan, Penelope. (3) 60. (4) N. Y. S. (6) $1500.
(7) 250. (8) G. W. Yarnes, Penelope.
Eddytoion, Yates Co. (1) H. Brown, Ingleside. (2) C. C. Wil-
cox. (3)15. r4)N. Y.C. (5) $250. (7)300. (8) Prof. G. R.
Hammond. (9) Luman Earle.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of member.';. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — NEW YORK. 45
Edinhm-gh, Saratoga Co. (3) 17. (4) N. Y. E.
Mw^rytoji, Chautauqua Co. (2) Mrs. P. C. Chandler. (-3; 11. (4)
Erie. (6) S600. (7) 40(J.
Emerson, Cavuga Co. (1) S. H. Aclriance. (2) W. M. Young.
(3) 80. (4) N.^Y. C. (6) $2000. (7) 300. (9) Lewis Emerson. ^
Eiifield, Tompkins Co. (2) J. H. Theall, Enfield Center. (3) 12.
(4) N. Y. E. (6) 81000. (7) 150. (8) N. Futman, Enfield Centre.
Franklin, Delaware Co. (2) T. B. Rowland, North Hamden. (3)
17. (4) N. Y. E. (Deacon) W. M. Howland, North Hamden. (9)
Mrs. I. P. Wood, North Hamden.
Freehold, Greene Co. (1) R. 0. Allen. (2) C. R. Lacy. (3) 242.
(4) N. Y. E. (5) $550. (6) $3500. (7) 450. (8) L. Bishop. (9)
Frank Bayley.
Fulton and Cobleshill, Schoharie Co. (2) Jonas V. Parsons, Mid-
dleburgh. (3) 51. (4) N. Y. E. (6) 1500. (7) 250.
Gahvay, Saratoga Co. (1) C. C Thorn, Union JNIills, Fulton Co.
(2) Eliza R. Showers, Mosherville. (3) 41. (4) N. Y. E. (.6)
S1500. (7) 300. (8) Chas. Hagadoon, Mosherville. (9) C. W.
Wright, Mosherville.
Gilboa, Schoharie Co. (2) Miss Hattie E. Shutts. (3) 70. (4)
N. Y. E. (5) $250. (6) $1000. (7) 300. (8) Perry Chickeste,
Broome Centre. (9) Joseph Reed, Broome Centre.
Glen Aubrey, Broome Co. (2) T. J. Adriance. (3) 35 active. (4)
N. Y. S. (6) $2000. (7) 300. (8) J. U. Adriance.
Grace. See St. Johnsville " Grace."
Gi-eat Valley, Catt. Co. See Bear Hollow.
Greenwood, Steuben Co. (2) Harmon Hovt. (3) 30. (4) Tioga
River. (6) $2000. (7) 200. (8) Mrs. S. C.'Box.
Halsey Valley, Tioga Co. (2) Wm. Gee. (3) 40. (4) Tioga River.
(6) $1000. (7) 400.
Harvard Mills, Cortland Co. (2) E. M. Fellows. (3) 25. (4) N.
Y. S. (6) $300. (7) 200. (8) G. R. Hubbard.
Hartivick 1st. (1) Alonzo Shafer. (2) Mrs. J. Hackley, Fly
Creek. (3) 40. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $150. (6) $1500. (7) 200. (8)
Mrs. E. A. Wells.
Hartioick Village, Otsego Co. (1) Alonzo Shafer, Hartwick. (2)
.]. H. Bradley, Hartwick. (3)141. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $455. (6)
■"^4500. (7) 400.
Hill Christian. See Christia.n Hill.
Hunter'' s Land. See Berne 2d.
Ingleside, Steuben Co. (1) J. W. Lawton, Manninu" or (Ingieside.)
(2)W. E.Weld. (3)85. (4) Tioga River. (5) $450. (6) $2000.
(7) 300. (8) W. D. Blodgett. (9J'Miss Alice Silicons.
Jasper, Steuben Co. (2) R. S. Hayes. (3) 20. (4) Tioga River.
Ketckum, Otsee:o Co. (1) Weslev Cooper. (2) Mrs. Mary Cady,
Ketchumville. ' (3) 78. (4) N. Y. E. (6) $1000. ■ (7) 200. (8)
Ervin J. Bruce.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk.* (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity,
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
46 CHURCHES. — NEW YORK.
Kirkwond, Bvoome Co. (2) Wm. G. Rider, Langdon. (3)50. (4)
N. Y. S. (6)S2000. (7)500.
Kirkwood cC: Riverside. See Kirkwood and Riverside separate.
Lakeville, Livingston Co. (1) T. N. Davis. (2) B. F. Rogers.
(3) 65. (4) N. Y. C. (5) $330. (6) $2500. (7) 300. (8) ^V. B.
Milliman. (9) Danford A. Milliman.
Lapeer, Cortland Co. (2) 0. S. Parker, Marathon. (3) 11. (4)
N. Y. S. (6) $500. (7) 200. (8) Seth Parker, Marathon.
Laurens, Otsego Co. (1) Geo. Young, Carlisle. (2) L. H. John-
son. (3) 33. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $200.' (6) $1000. (7) 150. (8)
Mrs. Sallie Griffith. (9) Ella M. Hayward.
Machias, Cattaraugus Co. (1) J. M. Field. (2) Mrs. C. D. Field.
(3) 95. (4) N. Y. W. (5) S400. (6) -S3000. "(7) 500. (8) M. B.
Field. (9) Benj. Neff (Chairman Finance Com.).*
Manning. See Clarendon.
Marion,^ Wayne Co. (1) J.W. Wilson. (2) Mrs. Mark Alien. (3)
180. (4) N. Y. C. (5) $500. (6) $5400. (7) 400. (8) James A.
Eraser.
Maryland, Otsego Co. (1) A. J. Wa.yman, Portlandville. (2)
Clark T. Bush. (3) 39. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $180. (6) 600. (7) 150.
Medusa, Albany Co. (2) Romaine Gifford. (3) 118. (4) N. Y. E.
(5) $260. (6) $3000. (7)250. (8) Miss Libbie Frost. (9) Frank
Bryant.
'Medmty, Green Co. (1) Zenas A. Poste. (2) L. E. Carman. (3)
160. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $320. (6) $300. (7) 350.
■ Memphis, Onondaga Co. (1) A. M. Letts. (2) Miss Susie Mc-
Dowell. (3) 50. (4) N. Y. C. (5) $386. (6) $2500. (7) 200. (8)
F. Clifton. (9) Fred. Clifton, Baldwinsville.
Merchantsville, Steuben Co. (2) C. D. Woodhouse, Thurston,
Steuben Co. (3) 70. (4) Tioga River. (6) $1500. (7) 500.
Middktoum, Orange Co. (1) C. M. Winchester. (2) Mrs. Frank
E. Burr. (3) 90. (4) None. (6) $12,000. (7) 500. (8) C. M. Win-
chester.
Milan, Dutchess Co. (2) Mrs. Wm. Deitrick, Milan. (3) 79. (4)
N. Y. E. (5) $350. (6) $2000. (7) 300. (8) Henry Stewart, Bulls
Head.
Morganville. See Stafford.
Naples (1st), Ontario Co. (2) Leonard Anable or Miss Carrie
Parker. (3) 17. (4) N. Y. C. (6) $2500. (7) 175.
Newark, Wayne Co. (2) Rev. L Bullock. (3) 56. (4) N. Y. C.
(5) $150. (6) $4000. (7) 400. (8) H. W. Spoor. (9) A. P. Park.
New Britain Chapel, Columbia Co. (2) A. B. Davis, East Chat-
ham. (3) 30. (4) N. Y. E. (6) $300. (7) 100.
Newfield (1st) (Trumbull's Corners), Tompkins Co. (1) F. N.
Seaman, Trumbull's Corners. (2) Hiram Cornish, Jr. (3) 66.
(4) Tioga River. (5) $350. (6) $1200. (7) 150. (8) L. T. Car^
penter, Trumbull's Corners.
North Hartwick, See Hartwick 1st.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salar}' of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. NEW YORK. 47
North Pembroke, Genesee Co. (1) Warren Vreeland. (2) J. B.
Clark. (3) 70. (4) X. Y. W. (5) ,S350. (6) 83000. (7) 300.
(8) C. C. Day.
North Pharsalia, Cortland Co. (3) 14. (4) N. Y. S.
North Ru.sh, Monroe Co. (1) Sylvester Brate. (2) Jas. S. Frost.
(3) 109. (4) N. Y. C. (5) $600.^ (6} $5000. (7) 325. (8) E. P.
Clapj).
Orangeport. See Royalton.
Otsego 1st, Otsego Co\ (1) Herbert D. Chase, Ayre. (2) T. J.
Martin, Avre. (3)121. (4)N.Y. E. (5) $260 and don. and par.
(6) S3000. (7) 250.
Otsego (2d), (Center Brook), Otsego Co. (1) Herbert D. Chase,
Ayre. (2) James C. Emmons. (3) 55. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $125
and don. (6) S1500. (7) 200.
Otselic (1st). See Beaver Meadow.
Otselic (2d), Chenango Co. (1) Daniel P. Frink and Boyd Frink,
Beaver Meadow. (2) Wm. Brooks, Beaver Meadow. (3) 17. (4)
N. Y. S.
Faiina and Greece, Monroe Co. (1) S. Q. Helfiustine, North
Greece, (2) Wm. F. Filer, North Greece. (3) 63. (4) N. Y. W.
(5) $525. (6) $4000. (7) 245. {S) H. D. Rowley, North Greece.
Penelope. See East Willet.
Petersburg, Rensselaer Co. (2) E. S. Randall. (3) 112. (4) N.
Y. E. (5) $525. (6) $4000. (7) 300. (8) Frank Powers. (9)
.John H. Hewitt.
Pine Plains (West Pine Plains), Dutchess Co. (1) D. E. Powell,
Stanfordville. (2) Willard W. Hicks. (3) 37. (4) N. Y. E. (6)
^1500. (7)250. (8) W. W. Hicks. (9) Cassia E. Powell, Lafay-
ette ville.
Pittsfield. See Ketchum.
Plainville, Onondasa Co. (1) B. S. Fanton. (2) D. S. Tillotson.
(3)73. (4)N. Y.C: (5) $358. (6) $4000. (7)200. (8) W. A.
Northrope. (9) C. F. Davis.
Portlandville, Otsego Co. (1) A. J. Wayman. (2) Rev. Daniel
E. Packer. (3) 87 (4) N. Y. E. (5) $325. (6) $3000. (7) 200.
(8) M. D. Lyke. (9) W. H. Eldridge.
Qual-er Street, Schenectady Co. (1) D. I. Putnam. (2) Miss
Frank McDonald. (3) 136. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $400. (6) $2500.
(7) 300. (8) Wilson Briggs.
Randall, Montiromery Co. (1) J. P. Marvin. (2) Jay Van Evera.
(3) 86. (4) N. Y. E. (6) $1800. (7) 225. (8) D. C. Loucks.
Red Rock (Canaan), Columbia Co. (1) N. W. Crowell. (2) S.
D. Pierson, Canaan. (3) 77. (4) N. Y. E. (6) $2000. (7) 135.
(8) L. D. Harmon. (9) S. D. Pierson, Canaan.
Reidsville. See Berne 1st.
Richford Rill. See Victor.
Richmondville, Schoharie Co. (2) David Steever. (3) 40. (4) N.
Y. E. (5) $130. (6) $2500. (7) 300.
•
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Is umber of members, (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
48 CHURCHES. NEW YORK.
Eiver-'^ide, Bi-oome Co. (Branch of Kirkwood). (2) Frank Hunt.
(3) 18. (4) N. Y. S. (6) S200. (7) 250. (8) John Cline.
Roch Stream, Yates Co. (1) Miss Rose E. Chapman. (2) War-
ren M. Hetfield. (3) 15. (4) K. Y. C. (5) $200. ((3) $1500. (7)
200. (8) George J. Edgerton. (9) Ellen Hetfield.
ito?/a/ton(lst), NiiigaraCo. (1) C. Mendenhall^rangeport. (2)
Bevi'H. Pease, Orantreport. (3) 110. (4) N. Y. Wr-l^f^SOa (6)
!$5000. (7) 300. (8) L. H. Pease, Orangeport. (9) L. Hart, Gas-
port.
i^((?-a/ (rrove, Montgomery Co. (1) John McGlauflin. (2) G.J.
Gove. (3) 121. (4) N. Y. E. (5) S400. (6) $3000. (7) 250. (8)
Mrs. J. I. Van Derveer. (9) S. Hamilton.
»S'{. /o/ru.5CT7t6', " Grace," Montgomery Co. (1) C.E.Watson. (2)
Samuel Knickerbocker. (3) 197. '(4) N. Y. E. (5) $820. (6)
$10,000. (7) 400. (8) M. Williams. (9) A. Metzger.
iSanforcVs Corners, Jefferson Co. (1) Geo. R. Torrey, Watertown.
(2) Frances Herrick. (3)25. (4) N. Y. N. (6) $1500. (7)350.
(9) (Deacon) Thos. Dunton.*
SchultzviUe, Dutchess Co. (2) Wm. Hall, Bull's Head. (3) 149.
(4) N. Y. E. (5) $500. (6) $3000. (7) 350. (8) C. McGlauflin.
(9) Wn). H. Sleight.
Searsburg, Schuvler Co. (2) Cyrus Barber. (3) 49. (4) N. Y.
C. (5) $325. (6) $1500. (7) 250. (8) Mrs. Ella Burr.*
SmithviUe, Chenango Co. (3)8. (4) N. Y. S. (?) (6) $50. (7)100.
South Berlin, Rensselaer Co'. (2) A. S. Burdick. (3) 36. (4) N.
Y. E. (5) $260. (6) $2500. (7) 200.
South Berne. See Berne South.
South Franklin, Delaware Co. See Franklin.
South Valley, Otsego Co. (1) Thomas Taylor. (2) J. M. Lovejov.
(3) 92. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $405. (6) $2000. (7) 200. (8) E. Tilla-
paugh. (9) David Winne.
South Westerlo, Albany Co. (2) J. T. Hannay. (3) 190. (4) N.
Y. E. (5) $675. (6) $9000. (7) 500. (8) J. M. Hannay. (9) J.
M. Hannay.
Spring Water, Livingstone Co. (2) Joel Hudson. (3) 24. (4)
N. Y. C. (6) $1500. (7) 200. (8) Alice E. Smith.
Stafford, Genesee Co. (1) J. H. Carr, Morganville. (2) Robert
Call.' (3)52. (4)N. Y. W. (5) $450. ^5X^2300:^7) 300. (8)
A. H. Call. (9) Sherman Russell.
Stanfordville, Dutchess Co. (1) A. H. Morrill. (2) P. R. Fraden-
burg. (3)161. (4) N. Y. E. (6)^6500. (7)450. (8) A. H.
Morrill. (9) D. M. Davis.
Stephensville, Albany Co. ( 1) Zenas A. Poste, Medwav, Greene
Co. (2) E. Buckbee, Alcove. ' (3) 105. (4) N. Y. E. (5) $500.
(6) $3000. (7) 250. (8) J. W. Whitlock, Indian Fields.
Stilhon Hollow. See West Windsor.
Summit, Schoharie Co. (2) G. W. Evans, North Harpersfield.
(3) 20. (4) N. Y. E. (6) $1000. (7) 500.
(1) Pastor. (2) Olerk. (3) Nnmber of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Cluirch treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. NEW YORK. 49
Tronp.shurfj, Steuben Co. (1) A. J. Hurd. (2) A. F. Lewis. (3)
35. (4) Tiogji River.
TnimhulVs Corners. See Newfield 1st.
Union, Broome Co. (2) C. D. Renilee, Union Center. (3) 33.
(4) N. Y. S. (6) S1200. (7) 200.
Union Mills, Fulton Co. (1) C. C. Thorn. (2) Elijah Bacon. (3)
76. (4) N. Y. E. (5) 8300. (6) 81800. (7) 275. (8) C. N. Brown.
(9) Jesse Howe.
Union Springs, Cayuga Co. (2) Deha Smith. (3) 30. (4) N. Y.
C. (6) 81000. (8) .Alr^. Mattie H. Bruce.
Victor (Richford Hill), Cortland Co. (Branch of Harford Mills).
(2) Asa Blakeman, Harford Mills. (3) 37. (4) N. Y. S. (8) Flor-
ence Ayres, Richford.
Warnersville, Schoharie Co. (2) L. D. Buchard. (3) 30. (4) N.
Y. E. (5) 8150. (6) 81500. (7) 400.
Wayland, Steuben Co. (4) Tioi^a River. (6) 8500. (7) 200.
Wediicwood, Schuyler Co. (1st Dix). (1) B. Haynes. (3) 50. (4)
Tioga River.
Westbury, Cayuga Co. (I) I. J. Willmarth. (2) Neha M. Tator.
(3)76. (4)N. Y. C. (5)8300. (6)82000. (7)200. (8) C. M.
Tator. (9) Elias Blass.
West Day, Saratoga Co. (2) Mrs. Leiflet Green. (3) 30. (4) N.
Y. E. (6)82000. (7)200.
West Laurens, Otsego Co. (1) Geo. Young, Laurens. (2) G. F.
Lull, (3) 40. (4) N. Y. E. (6) 81500. (7) 200. (8) G. Lull. (9)
S. D. Hopkins.
West Pine Plains, Dutchess Co. See Pine Plains.
Ucst Richford, Cortland Co. (2) E. M. Fellows, Harford Mills.
(3) 35. (4)'N. Y. S. (6) 8500. (7) 125.
West Shelby, Orleans Co. (1) Elias Jones, Akron. (2) D. M.
Kohler. (3) 50. (4) None. (5) 8375. (6) 83000. (7) 250. (8)
F. J. Albright.
West Windsor, Broome Co. (1) A. J. Welton. (2) De Witt Hall.
(3) 42. (4) N. Y. S. (6) 81000. (7) 150. (8) Walter Twitchel.
(9) De Witt Hall.
Woodhnl, Steuben Co. (1) A. J. Hurd, Tronpsburg, Steuben Co.
(3) 20. (4) Tioga River.
Young Hickory, Steuben Co. (3) 25. (4) Tioga R.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Amelia. (1) D. R. Yarborough, Forkade. (2) J. Austen, Clay-
ton. (3)14. (4)N. CandVa. (5)8150.
Aatiodi. (1) J. W. Hatch, Pittsboro. (2) J. D. Oldham, Golds-
ton. (3) 75. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) 840. (6) 8500.
Antioch. (1) J. A. Webster, Frankhnsville. (3) 25. (4) Deep
River. (5) 810. (6) 8200.
Aniioch, Warren Co. (1) Thomas Bullock, Manson. (2) Jos.
(;) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(o) Salary of pastor. (6) Vabie of church property. {!) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Cliurch treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
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50 CHURCHES. — NORTH CAROLINA.
Pearson, Woodsworth. (3) 66. (4) N. C. (CoL). (6) $300. (7)
300. (8) Andrew Terry, Woodsworth.
Apple's Chapel. (1) A. F. Isely, Shallow Ford. (2) Z. Chrism an,
Liberty Store. (3)207. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $75. (6) $1200.
(8) T.B. Dawson, Company Mills.
Archer Grove, Alamance Co. (1) C. W. Raye, Burlington. (2)
L. L. Sellars, Burlington. (3) 16. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $25. (6)
$50. (7) 50.
Auburn, Wake Co. (1) J. L. Foster, Raleigh. (2) Wm. Watts.
(3) 36. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $75. (6) $800. (7) 250. (8)
.Jesse E. Langston.
Berea. (1) M. M. Hester, Durham. (4) N. C. (Col).
Bethany. (1) E. T. Isely, Hyco, Va. (2) P. A. Crabtree, Black-
wood. (3) 31. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $50. (6) $500. (7) 600.
(8) Wm. Latta, University Station.
Bethlehem. (1) W. T. Herndon, Elon College. (2) W. A. Hall,
Burlington. (3) 309. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $125. (6) $1500.
(8) C. Pritchett, Altamshaw.
Beulah. (1) S. B. Klapp, Youngsville. (2) W. A. Haywood,
Hartsville. (3)62. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $75. (6) $500.
Big Falls, Alamance Co. (1) W. H. Roach, High P3int. (2) F.
M. Farrel. (3)15. (4) N. C. and Va. (8) F. M. Farrel. (9) G.
W. Mav.
Big bat (1) H. A. Albright, Erect. (3) 67. (4) Deep River.
(5) $36. (6) $500.
Black Swamp. See Myrtle Grove, Jones Co.
Blossom Grove, Granville Co. (1) John Allen.* (2) D. E. Man-
gum, Mt. Energy. (3) 15. (4) N. C. (Col.)
Broad Greek Chapel, Pamlico Co. (1) Joseph Mann, Pamlico.
(2) Austin Green, Pamlico. (3) 155. (4) E. Atlantic. (6) $400.
(7) 250. (8) H. E. Moore, Pamlico.
Browii's Chapel. (1) J. S. Lawrence, Erect. (3) 87. (4) Deep
River. (5) $25. (6) $200.
Burchett's Chapel, Warren Co. (1) Thomas Bullock, Middle-
burg. (2) Amos Edwards, Middleburg. (3) 180. (4) N. C. (Col.)
(5) $35. (6) $500. (7) 400. (8) J. L. Burcher.*
Barlmgton. (1) R. A. Ricks. (2) W. H. Holt, Burlington. (3)
60. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $350. (6) $500. (7)800. (8) Edw.
Teague.
Calvary. (1) Calvin Right, Sand Bluff, Bladen Co. (2) D. F.
Sheridan, Elizabethtown. (3) 76. (4) E. Atlantic. (8) E. West,
Dassor Landing, Bladen Co.
Gary, Wake Co. (1) J. A. Ashe, Kittrell. (2) Thos. Hanks.
(3) 302. (4) N. C. (CoL). (5) $61. (6) $900. (7) 550.
Catawba Springs, Wake Co. (1) W. A. Roach, High Point. (2)
T. M. Franks, Raleigh. (3) 87. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $100. (6>
$700. (8) J. A. Franks, Raleigh.
(1) Pastor. (•-) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(oj Salary of pastor. (6) Value of chnrch property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8)Siiperintendent. (9) Cluircli treasurer, * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — NORTH CAROLINA. 51
Cedar Grove. (1) Wni. McKoy, Raleigh. (2) G. W. McDuffey,
Sand Bluff. (3) 49. (4) E. Atlantic. (8) Onlow McKoy. *
Cedar Grove. (1) A. A. Jones, Anno. (2) Toler Ardelio, Hollv
Springs. (3) 5. (4) N. C. (Col).
Cedar Hill, Brunswick Co. (1) M. McKenzie, Phoenix. (2)
Nelson Manuel, Phrenix. (3) 42. (4) E. At. (Col.) (6) S175. (7)
500.
Centre Grove. (1) J. W. Holt, Burlington. (2) T. J. Bland,
Tysor's Mill. (3) 40. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $100. (6) S700. (8)
T. J. Bland, Tysor's Mill.
Ckildren''8 Chapel, Alamance Co. (1) G. W. Dunn, Graham. (2)
P. D. Everett, Graham. (3) 130. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $141. (6)
$1000. (7) 400.
Christian Antioch, Vance Co. (1) Thomas Bullock, Middleburgh.
(2) Jas. E. Pearson, Woodsworth. (3) 130. (4) N. C. (Col.). (6)
$500. (7)300.
Christian Antioch, "Warren Co. See Antioch.
ChriMian Chanel. (1) J. A. Jones, Ballentine's Mills. (2) L. S.
Mann, Goff. (3) 180. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $75. (6) $500. (8)
L. S. Mann, Goff.
Cliristian Chapel. (1) C. Wright, Sand Bluff. (3) 75. (4) E.
At. (Col.).
Christian Chapel. (1) J. H. Mabry, Cary. (2) W. H. Rogers, New
Hill. (3) 84. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $35. (6) $350.
Christian Hope, Brunswack Co (1) M. McKenzie, Phoenix. (2)
Nelson Manuel, Farmers'. (3) 19. (4) N. C. (Col.) (6) $200.
(7) 225.
Christian Light. (1) G. R. Underwood, Jonesboi-o. (2) J. R.
Brown, Way. (3)35. (4) N. C. & Va. (5) $75. (6) $300.
Christian Temple. (1) C. Wright, Sand Bluff. (3) 44. (4) E.
At. (Col.) (5) $14.
Christian Union. (1) W. W. Hay worth, Moffit's Mills. (4) Deep
River. (6) $300.
Clover Orchard. (1) A. F. Iselv, Shallow Ford. (2) Samuel
Boggs, Holman's Mills. (3) 8. (4) N. C. & Va. (6) $150. (8)
Henry Boggs, Holman's Mills.
Concord. (2) T. M. Thomson. Ashland. (3)54. (4) N. C. & Va.
(5) $25.
Damascus. (1) W. G. Clements, Morris ville. (2) M. A. McCauley,
Chapel Hill. (3)114. (4)N.C.&Va. (5) $125. (6) $1000. (8)
W. D. Neville, Chapel Hill.
Damascus. (1) H. H. Butler, Suffolk, Va. (2) J. R. Rayner,
Sunsbury. (3) 225. (4) Va. E. (5) $225. (6) $1500. (7) 700.
Durham, Durham Co. (1) A. A. Bridit, 717 ^Slanly Street,
Raleigh. (3)15. (4) N. C. (Col.) (9) John Richmond.
Durham, Durham Co. (1) W. C. Clements, Morrisville. (2) Jas.
McLennon. (3) 49. (4) N. C. & Va. (5) $200. (6) $3000. ^8)
W. L. Moring.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of niemberg. {4) Conference.
(5) kSalary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Sealing capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9 Church treasurer. * P. O. iniknovvn.
52 CHURCHES. — NORTH CAROLINA.
Ebenezer, Alamance Co. (1) C. W. Raye, Burlington. (2) J. W.
Raye, Oaks. (3) 20. (4) N. C. (Col.) (5) $28. (6) $100. (7)150.
Ebenezer, Wake Co. (1) T. W. Stroud, Chapel Hill. (2) John
N. Carpenter, Ralei^-h. (3) SO. (4) N. C. & Va. (5) $60. (6) $300.
(8) W. R. Smith, Raleigh.
Egypt. (1) J. W. Hatch, Pittsboro. (2) W. M. Gunter. (3) 42.
(4) N. C. & Va. (5) $20.
Eure's, Gates Co. (1) J. T. Kitchen, Windsor, Va. (2) J. S.
Felton, Gatesville. (3) 130. (4) Va. E. (5) $100. (6) $700.
Fayetteville, Cumberland Co. (2) Aaron Wilson. (3) 15. (4)
N. C. (Col.)
Franklinton, Franklin Co. (1) G. W. Dunn, Graham. (2) Moses
Cook. (3) 196. (4) IST. C. (Col.) (5) $100. (6) $1200. (7) 400.
(8) G. F. Smith. (9) H. K. Kearney.
Free Liberty, Moore Co. (1) J. H. Mabry, Cary. (2) jNIartha
Core.Keyser. (3)21. (4) N. C. (Col.) (5) $58. (6) $400. (7)325.'
Fuller 'Chapel. (1) Robert Pretty, Meeksville. (2) S. A. Todd,
Earpsborough. (3) 11. (4) N. C. (Col.)
Good Hope. (1) J. W. Wellous, Franklinton. (2) Carry Tinam,
Youngsville. (3) 66. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $75. (6) $700. (8)
H. S. Bailey, Youngsville, X. C.
Grace^s Chapel, Moore Co. (1) G. R. Underwood, Jonesboro. (2)
J. N. Johnson, Sandford. (3) 79. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $60. (6)
$1000.
Green Chavel, Pamlico Co. (1 ) S. R. Whitted, Fort Barnwell.
(3) 64. (4) E. Atlantic (Col.). (6) $400. (7) 350.
Green Level, Alamance Co. (1) G. W. Dunn, Graham. (2) Henry
McBroom, Haw River. (3) 108. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $100. (6)
$900. (7)250.
Ch'eensville Chapel, Pamlico Co. (1) All)ert Small, Pamlico. (3)
27. (4) E. Atlantic (Col.). (6) $600. (7j 350.
Hank's Chapel, Chatham Co. (1) Brutus Young, Raleigh. (2)
Daniel Wilcock, Pittsboro. (3) 42. (4) N. C. (Col.). (6) $250.
(7) 200.
Hank's Chapel. (1) J. D. Wicker, Osgood. (2) W. H. Hatch,
Pittsboro. (3) 182. (4) N. C. and Va. (8) W. H. Hatch, Pitts-
boro.
Happy Home. (1) J. A. Whiteman,Reidsville. (2) J. W. Foster.
Oregon. (3)61. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $50. (6) $300.
Hayes Chapel. (2) James L. Foster, Raleigh: (2) S. W. Smith,
Auburn. (3)92. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $125. (6) ■$1000. (8) Mr.
Pool, Garner.
Hebron. (1) E. T. Isely, Hvco, ..^i. (2) Lorenzo Yancey, Buf-
falo Junction, Va. (3) 78. (4) N. (T^md Va. (5) $100. (6) $800.
(8) A. C. Yancey, Averitts, Va.
Henderson. See St. Andrews.
Hickori/ Grove, Wake Co. (1) Robert Pretty, Meeksville. (2) J.
J. Lee, Flint. (3) 75. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $25. (6) $300. (7) 275.
^1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(•'T) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of cliurch property, (7) Heating cauacity-
(8) ynperintendent. (9) ClHirch treasurer. '^ P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — NORTH CAROLINA. 53
Hiqh Point. (1) W. A. Roacli. (2) C. P. Davis (?>) 44. (4) N.
C. andVa. (5)8100. (6) $1500. (8) J. W. Parker.
Hine's Chapel. (1) A. F. Iselv, Shallow Ford. (2) W. A. Heath,
Greensboro, N. C- (3) 177. (4) N. C. and Ya. (5) $75. (6) SIOOO.
(8) Eli Smith, Greensboro.
Holly Spriiv/s^ Wake Co. (1) Brutus Young, Raleigh. (2) Joshua
Rains, Holly Springs. (3) 67. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $62. (6) S500.
(7) 275. (9) Green Jones.
Howard's Chapel. (1) J. A. Whiteman, Reidsville. (2) W. B.
Madison, Wentworth. (3) 80. (4) N. C. and Ya. (5) 850. (6)
S500. (8) Geo. Baker, Wentworth.
Jerusalem, Mecklenburg Co. (1) Thomas Bullock, Middleburgh.
(2) Plummer Alexander, Palmer's Springs, Ya. (3) 192. (4) N.
C. (Col.) (5) S31. (6) 6250. (7) 350. (8) P. R. Alexander,
Palmer's Springs, Ya.
Hallam Grove. (1) J. A. Whiteman, Reidsville. (2) D. F. Wil-
liams, Bason. (3) 75. (4) N. C. & Ya. (5) 850. (6) 8500.
Keijser. (1) P. T. Klapp, Youngsville. (2) J. W. Mills. (3) 21.
(4) N. C. & Ya. (5) 8150. (6) 81500.
KInche's Chapel, Franklin Co. (1) Wm. Williams.* (2) S. W.
Jones, Franklinton. (3) 19. (4) N. C. (Col.) (5) 826. (6) 8175.
(7) 250.
Lebanon, Caswell Co. (1) P. H. Fleming, Graham. (2) Miss
Dora Covington, Semora. ' (3) 121. (4) N. C. & Ya. (5) 8100.
(6) 82000. (8) J. Morgan Smith, Semora.
Liberty (R.) (1) C. A. Boon. Pittsboro. (2) 0. T. Hatch. (3)
39. (4) N. C. & Ya. (5) 860. (6) 81000. (8) 0. T. Hatch.
Liberty (Y.) (1) J. W. Wellons, Franklinton. (2) W. A. Cun-
ningham, Epsom. (3) 109. (4) N. C. & Ya. (5) 8100. (6)
81200. (8) H. K.Howell, Epson.
Loncfs Chapel. (1) P. H. Fleming, Graham. (2) W. J. Fitch,
McCray. (3) 104. (4) N. C. & Ya. (5) 8125. (6) 81000. (7)
500. (8) H. C. King, Haw River. (9) W. J. Fitch, McCray.
3IcBroom's Chapel, Alamance Co. (1) James McBroom, Haw
River. (2) R. A. Walker, Loy's Shop. (3) 49. (4) N. C. (Col.)
(5) 821. (6) 8300. (7) 275.
Macedonia, Cumberland Co. (1) J. W. Hinnant, Box 107, Fa-
vetteville. (2) J. H. Wilhams, Fayetteville. (3) 25. (4) E. Atlan-
tic (Col.). (6)82000. (7)350. (8) Aaron Wilson, Fayetteville.
Macedonia. Randolph Co. (1) J. A. Webster, Franklinsville.
(2) Levi Tucker, Franklinsville. (3) 18. (4) Deep River.
Maple Grove, Jones Co. (1) Albert Small, Pamlico. (3) 45. (4)
E. At. (Col.) (6) 865. (7) 115.
Maple 'lemple. Wake Co. (1) Rufus Whittaker, Raleigh. (2)
J. W. Chairs, Raleigh. (3) 20. (4) N. C. (Col.) (5) 85. (6) 8325
(7)275. ' ' .
Martha's Chapel. (1) J. D. Wicker, Osgood. (2) W. C. Wilson,
(1) Pastor. (2) Cl^k. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pnstor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(S) Superintendent. (9) Chnrch treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
54 CHURCHES. — NORTH CAROLINA.
Rialto. (3) 58. (4) N. C. & Va. (5) 875. (6) $1000. (8) E. L.
Hernclon, Rialto.
Moore Union. (1) C. A. Boon, Pittsboro. (2) M. A. Matthews,
Broadway, Moore Co. (3) 68. (4) N. C. & Va. (5) $50. (6)
$400. (8) Jiis. A. Maddox, Broadway.
Morrisville, Wake Co. (1) N. G. Newman, Elon College. (2) J.
H. Moring. (3) 50. (4) N.C.andVa. (5) 165. (6) $400. (8)
J. K. Gibson.
3'Ios8 Rock, Franklin Co. (2) John Clifton, Royal, Franklin Co.
(3) 9. (4) N. C. (Col.).
Mount Auburn. (1) P. T. Klapp, Youngsville. (2) S. P. Read,
Palmer's Springs, Va. (3) 153. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $150. (6)
$1000. (8) Thomas Haskin, Palmer's Springs, Va.
Mount Bethel. (1) J. A. Whiteman, Reidsville. (2) James
Shark, Shampson's Store. (3) 69. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $60.
(6) $600. (8) Dr. Thacker, Shampson's Store.
Mount Carmel. (1) J. W. Wellons, Franklinton. (2) Wm.
Wilson, Wilton. (3) 35. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $50. (6) $800.
(8) J. W. Mitchell, Wilton.
Mt. Herman, Cumberland Co. (1) J. W. Hinnant, Fayetteville.
(2) Maggie Elliott, Fayetteville. (3) 22. (4) E. Atlantic (Col.).
(6) $280. (7) 215. (8) J. W. Evans, Fayetteville.
Mount Hermon, Wake Co. (1) J. A. Jones, Ballentine's Mill.
(2) J. L. Banks, Penny, Johnson Co. (3) 46.^ (5) $50. (6) $1000.
(8) Jas. Smith, Auburn.
iMt. Olive, Warren Co. (1) G. W. Duke, Ridgeway. (2) R. A.
Alexander, Ridgeway, (3) 64. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $42. (6)
$400. (7) 300.
Mt. Pisqah, Alamance Co. C. W. Rave, Burlington. (2) C. N.
Faucett, McCray. (3) 26. (4) N. C. (Col.) (5) $38. (6) $250.
(7) 200.
Mt. Pleasant. (1) G. R. Underwood, Jonesboro. (2) J. A. Mc-
Lauchlin, Winder. (3) 39. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $50. (6) $500.
Mt. U7iion, Moore Co. (1) E. H. Jarrell, Randleman. (2) Samuel
Washburn.* (3) 41. (4) Deep River. (5) $42.
Mt. Zion. (1) John W. Fonville, Big Falls. (2) Mrs. Mary
Bradlev, Pleasant Grove. (3) 57. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $75.
(6) $1000. (8) J. D. King, Pleasant Grove.
Mt. Zion, Vance Co. (1) Edmond Bullock, Middleburgh. (2)
E. D. Manson, Williamsboro. (3) 161. (4) N. C. .(Col). (5) $29.
(6) $450. (7) 300.
Myrtle Grove, Jones Co. (or Pamlico Co.) (Black Swamp). (1)
Wm. McCoy, Raleigh. (3) 83. (4) E. Atlantic (Col.). (6) $500.
(7) 350.
Neiv Bear Creel:. (3) 11. (4) Deep River.
New Bethel, Johnson Co. (1) Robert Pretty, Meeksville. (2) Dan
Whitley, Archer Lodge. (3) 14. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $4. (6)
$75. (7) 175.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — NORTH CAROLINA. 55
New Bethel, Wake Co.. (1) B. Youn^j, Raleisjh. (2) A. W. Wil
Hams, Raleigh. (3) 40. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) S70. (6) 610.
^ew Center. (1) W. Hay worth, Moffitt's Mills. (3) 94. (4)
Deep River. (6) S400.
Neio Elam. (1) P. T. Klapp, Yoimajsville. (2) W. B. Lasater,
Merry Oaks. (3) 175. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) 8100. (6) $600.
(8) Joseph Bland, Merry Oaks.
New Haven. (4) E. Atlantic.
New Hill. (1) E. T. Isely, Hyco, Va. (2) L. Seagrooes. (3) 20.
(4) N. C. and Va. ■ (5) 840. (6) S800.
New Hope. (1) Rev. S. B.Clapp, Youngs\dlle. (2) Miss Cora B.
Chambler, Riley's Cross Roads. (3) 132. (4) X. C. and Va. (5)
8125. (6) 8550. (7) 500. (8) F. D. King, Riley's Cross Roads.
New Providence. (1) P. H. Fleming, Graham. (2) J. S. Long,
Graham. (3) 207. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) 8225. (6) 85000. (7)
500. (8) J. D. Kernodle, Graham. (9) J. N. H. Clendenin, Graham.
Oak Grove. (1) Thomas Brown, Little Su2;ar Loaf. Bladen Co.
(2) .Lames Hall, Elizabethtown. (3) 18. (4)'E. Atlantic. (8) M.
McMiller, EHzabethtown.
Oak Level, Franklin Co. (1) J. D. Wicker, Osgood. (2) Miss
Annie Bridges, Youngsville. (3) 118. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) 8126.
(6) 8800. (8) J. C. Williams, Youngsville.
Oak Level, Vance Co. (1) Thos. Bullock, Middleburgh. (2) .Jas.
Henderson, Enterprise. (3) 100. (4) N. C. (Col.). . (5) 840. (6)
8500. (7) 400.
Oak Level, Wake Co. (1) S. H. Ross, Gary. (2) Wise Lynn,
Davton. (3) 81. (4) N. C (Col.). (5) 812. (6) 8500. (7) 400.
O'KelWs Chapel. (1) .J. D. Wicker, Osgood. (2)C. S. Holloman,
\\'illiams' Mill. (3) 96. (4) X. C. and Va. (5) 8100. (6) 8700.
(8) C. S. Holloman, Williams' Mill.
O'Kcllifs Chapel, Wake Co. (1) S. H. Ross, Cary. (2) J. H.
Smith, Raleigh. (3) 20. (4) X. C. (Col.). (5) $22. (6) 830. (7)
150.
Pages' Chapel. (3) 7. (4) X. C. (Col.).
Palmyra. (1) J. A. Whiteman, Reidsville. (2) James Nance,
Reidsville. (3) 19. (4) X. C. and Va. (8) .James Delancy, Reids-
ville.
Park's Cross Roads. (1) J. W. Patton, Libert v. (3) 102. (4)
Deep River. (5) 8125. (6) 81200.
Patterson's Chvve. (1) W. B. Richardson, Bulla. (2) J. A. Ellison,
Franklinville. (3) 27. (4) Deep River. (5) 816.15. (6) 8250.
Pil(jrhn's ReM. (1) J. H. Mabrv, Cary. (2) Theophilus George,
Harlowe. (3) 50. (4) E. Atlantic (Col.). (5) 855. (6) 875.
Pinesiille, Johnson Co. See Red Hill Chapel.
Piney Grove. (1) Wm. McCov, Door 332, Raleigh. (2) T. J.
Brown.* (3) 20. (4) E. Atlantic (Col.). (8) M. McMiller.*
Pleasant Cross. (1) J. A. Webster, Franklinville. (3) 38. (4)
Deep River. (5) 85. (6) 8200.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
56 CHURCHES. NORTH CAROLINA.
Pleasant Ghwe. (1) J. S. Lawrence, Erect. (2) Edwin S. Coats,
Pratt. (3) 219. (4) Deep River. (5) $40. (6) $800.
Pleasant Grove, Wake Co. (1) J. H. Mabry, Cary. (2) Jas. D.
Tabron, Morrisville. (3) 160. (4) N. C. (Col.). (6) $550. (7) 500.
Pleasant Ch'ove, (J). (1) N. B. Hunnicutt, Pratt. (2) E. S. Coates,
Pratt. (3) 19. (4) N. C. and Va. (6) $650.
Pleasant Hill, (C). (1) A. F. Isely, Shallow Ford. (2) D. H-
Albright, Sandy Grove. (3) 137. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $60.
(6) $1000. (8) D. H. Albright, Sandy Grove.
Pleasant Hill, (J). (1) L. W. Mangura, Benson. (2) R. I. Aus-
tin, Benson. (3) 80. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $30. (6) $500. (8)
Eli Holmes, Benson.
Pleasant Hill, Wake Co. (1) B.Young, Raleigh. (2) Mid McLane,
Raleigh. (3) 49. (4) N. C. (Col.). (6) $15(y. (7) 200.
Pleasant Ridge. (1) J. W. Patton, Lil^erty. (2) J. W. Barker,
Summerfield. (3)170. (4) N. C.and Va." (5) $75. (6) $800.
(8) David Huffines, Holt.
Pleasant Ridge. (1) W. W. Hay worth, Moffit's Mills. (3) 128.
(4) Deep River. (5) $18.40. (6) 700.
Pleasant Union. (1) J. W. Hatch, Pittsboro. (2) W. J. Long,
Bowie's Creek. (3) 94. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $50. (6) $400.
Pleasant Union. (1) E. H. Jarrell, Randleman. (3) 10. (4)
Deep River.
Pleasant Union. Wake Co. (1) J. A. Ashe, Kittrell. (2) R. S.
Hays, Bangor. (3) 60. (4) N. C. (Col.). (6) $90. (7) 250.
Ph/mouth. (1) J. A. Jones, Ballentine's Mills. (2) J. Milton,
Banks, Gulley's Mills, N. C. (3) 78. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $50.
(6) $600. (8) J. M. Banks, Gulley's Mills.
Polocksville. (4) E. Ath-ntic (Col.).
Pope's Chapel. (1) Wm. Williams.* (2) C. L. Mitchell, Frank-
linton. (3) 42. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $25. (6) $1500.
Pope's Chapel. (I) J. W. Wellons, Franklinton. (2) Miss F.
\^'illiams, Franklinton. (3) 164. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $125.
(6) $2000. (8) A. T. Allen, Franklinton.
Poplar Branch. (1) P. T. Way, Jonesboro. (2) Jordan Parish,
Jonesboro. (3) 33. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $50. (6) $1000. (7)
400. (8) B. F. Hunt, Jonesboro.
Poplar Sprinc/s, Wake Co. (1) R. D. Johnson, Apex. (2) C
Whitaker, Ralei-h. (3) 126. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $70. (6) $300.
(7) 400.
^ Raleigh. (1) A. A. Bright. (2) Dempsey Smith. (3) 400. (4)
N. C. (Col.). (5) $137. (6) $800. (7) 700.
Raleigh. (1) Jas. L. Foster. (2) D. J. Wood. (3) 30. (4) N.
C. and Va. (5) $600. (6) $7000. (7) 300. (8) A. Moring. (9)
W. B. Mann.
Red Hill Chapjel, Johnson Co. (1) Robert McKenzie, Franklin-
ton. (2) N. L. Watson, Archer Lodge. (3) 82. (4) N. C. (Col.).
(6) $500. (7) 400.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Vahie of church V)roi)erty. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. (). imknown.
CHURCHES. — NORTH CAROLINA. 57
RekUville. (1) R. A. Ricks, Burlinijton. (2) J. N. Hester. (3)
12. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) 8350.
Roanoke Chapel. (1) E. Bullock, Middleinu^^li. (2) Edward
Alexander, Palmer's Springs, Va. (3) 73. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5)
$22. (6) S150.
Rockey Branch. (1) Rufus T. Whitaker, Raleigh. (2) .Josiah
Willy, :j;ieeksville. (3) 90. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $50. (6) $300.
(7) 350. (8) .Josiah Wilder, Meeksville.
Rocky Spriiiq, Granville Co. (1) Wm. Williams, Franklinton.
(2) Thos. Griffin, Franklinton. (3) 60. (4) N. C. (Col.) (6) S500.
Roivland Chapel, Vance Co. (1) Geo. W. Duke, Ridgeway. (2)
Walter Mavo, Eppston. (3)11. (4) N. C. (Col.) (6) $200. (7)250.
Saqe Garden. (1) W. H. Roach, High Point. (2) J. A. Holder,
Kernersville. (3)26. (4) .N. C. ct Va. (5) $60. (6) $500. (8)
J. A. Holder, Kernersville.
Si. Anclrew\s Chapel,\Y ance Co. (1) R. McKenzie, Franklinton.
(2) S. P. Kearney, Heiidersouu (3) 9. (4) N. C. (Col.) (8) S. P.
Kearney, Henderson.
St. Antioch. (1) A. Small, Pamlico. (3) 43. (4) E. At. (Col.)
St. Delight, Wake Co. (2) T. B. Clifton, Royal. (3) 50. (4) N.
C. (Col.) (6) $300. (7) 125.
St. John's. (1) W; B. Richardson, Bulla. (2) Willie Richardson,
Randleman. (4) Deep River. (6) $300.
St. Lewis, New Hanover Co. (1) Jacob Onslow, Wilmington.
(3) 14. (4) N. C. (Col.) (6) $350. (7) 250.
St. Paul, Vance Co. (1) B. Youn^, Raleigh. (2) J. W. Plummer,
Middleburgh. (3) 21. (4) N. C. (Col.) \6) $300. (7) 300. (8)
W. M. Reed, Middleburgh.
St. Stephen. (1) R. Whitaker, Raleigh. (3) 21. (4) N. C. (Col.)
(6) $400. (7)300.
Salem Chapel. (1) J. W. Holt, Burlington. (3) 125. (4) N. C
& Va. (5) $100. (6) $700. (8) P. Samuel, Germantown.
Sand Hill, Moore Co. (1) R. D. -Johnson, Apex. (2) J. C. Mc-
Leod, Aberdeen. (3) 72. (4) N. C. (Col.) (5) $102. (6) $160.
(7) 250.
. Shady Grove. (1) W. B. Richardson. (3)31. (4) N. C. (Col.)
(6) $400. (7) 300.
Shalloiv Ford. (1) N. G. Newman, Elon College. (2) Miss K. L.
Cobb, Elon College. (3) 124. (4) N. C. & Va. (5) $50. (6) $1300.
(7) 500. (8) Peter Michael, Gibsonville.
Shalloio Well (1) N. G. Newman, Elon College, i
Shiloh, (1) J. S. Lawrence, Erect. (3) 155. (4) Deep River. (5)
$16.70.. (6) $800.
Small Temple. (1) A. Small, Pamlico. (3) 65. (4) E. At (Col.).
Smith Creek. (1) Jos. Mann, Pamlico. (2) Thos. Midgett, Pam-
lico. (4) N. C. (Col.).
Sinithwood. (1) W. R. Brown, Empire. (3) 65. (4) Deep River.
(5) $40. (6) $500.
( 1 ) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) C'onference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of churcb property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintemient. (0) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
58 CHUECHES. NOKTH CAROLINA.
Sjrilona. (1) J. A. Jones, Ballentine's Mill. (2) R. I. Lassiter.
(3) 31. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $50. (6) $500. (8) R. I. Lassiter.
Spoon's Chapel. (1) H. A. Albright, Erect. (3) 7. (4) Deep
River. j
Stalefs. (1) J. W. Patton, Liberty, Randolph Co. (4) Deej)
River. (5) $25. (6) $300.
SumvierviUe, Alamance Co. (1) C. W. Raye, Burlington. (2) M.
A. Albright, Burlington. (3) 15. (4) N. C. (Col.).
Sivlft Creek, Wake Co. (1) J. H. Mabry, Cary. (3) 302. (4) N.
C. (Col.). (6) $850. (7) 700.
Temple, Cumberland Co. (1) J. W. Hinnant, Box 107, Favette-
ville. (3) 40. (4) E. Atlantic. (6) $350. (7) 450.
Turner''^ Chapel. (1) C. A. Boone, Pittsboro. (2) A. W. Wicker,
Osgood. (3) 40. (4) N. C. and Va. . (5) $50. (6) $700. (8) A.
W. Wicker, Osgood.
Union. (1) W. T. Herndon, Elon College. (2) J. D. Wilkins,
Union Ridge. (3) 312. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $150. (6) $1000.
(8) W. A. McCauley, Union Ridge.
Union Chapel. Alamance Co. (1) R. T. Whitaker, Raleigh. (2)
I. H. Turner, Burlington. (3) 63. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $36. (6)
$150. (7) 250.
Union Chapel, Jones Co. (1) T. J. Levister, New Berne. (3) 55.
(4) E. Atlantic. (6) $300. (7) 400.
Union Grove. (1) J. S. Lawrence, Erect. (3) 85. (4) Deep River.
(5) $26. (6) $800.
Wake Chapel, Wake Co. (1) W. G. Clements, Morrisville. (2) J.
E. Ballentine, Varina. (3) 156. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $100. (6)
$500. (7) 450. (8) Mr. Powell, Varina.
Walnut Grove. (1) J. W. Wellons, Franklinton. (2) T. L. Gris-
som. (3) 36. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $65. (6) $600. (8) J. D.
Grissom, Grissom.
Watson Tabernacle, Craven Co. (1) T. J. Levister, New Berne.
(3) 89. (4) E. Atlantic. (6) $800. (7) 500.
Watson's Tabernacle. (1) J. N. Raye, Franklinton. (3) 105. (4)
N..C. (Col.). (5) $125.
White's Grove, Warren Co. (1) Thos. Bull(»;k, Middleburgh. (2)
S. W. Rawlette, Ridgeway. (3)99. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $42. (6)
$150. (7) $250. (8) S.'W. Rawlette, Ridgway.
Wilkinson Point, Pamlico Co. (1) Albert Small, Pamlico. (3) 48.
(4) N. C. (Col.). (6) $630. (7) 430.
Winder. (1) G. R. Underwood, Jonesboro. (2) M. E. Wade.
(3) 38. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) $53.75. (6) $500.
Young's Chapel, Wake Co. (1) A. H. McCallum, Durham. (2)
Robert Walton, Rand's Mills. (3) 15. (4) N. C. (Col.). (5) $9.
(6) $50. (7) 150. (8) Robert Walton, Rand's Mills.
Youncjsville. (1) S. B. Klapp. (2) T. L. Moss. (3) 49. (4) N.
C. and Va. (5) $75. (6) $1500. (7) 400. (8) J. C. Winston.
Zion. (1) J. W. Holt, Burlington. (2) W. A. Wicker, Osgood.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (o) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (0) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. NORTH CAROLINA. 59
(3) 170. (4) N. C. and Va. (5) SIOO. (6) $2000. (8) H. C. Far-
rell, Lockville.
Zion Hill. Chatham Co. (1) R. D. Johnson, Apex. (2) j\I. V.
Alston, Osgood. (3) 20. (4) N. C. (Col.). (6) S300. (7) 250.
Zion Hill, Vamlico Co. (1) J. Mann, Pamlico. (3)48. (4) PI
Atlantic (Col.). (6) $50. (7) 200.
OHIO.
Addison. Champaign Co. (1) Geo. B. Jackson, Christiansburcih.
(2) W. A. Ullery, Alcony. (3)46. (4) Miami. (5) $600. (6)
$1600. (7)500. (8) G. W. Clark,Christiansburg.
Ansonia, Darke Co. (1) Mills Horrod, Dayton. (2) D. A. Eitel.
(3) 168. (4) Ind. E. (5) $250. (6) $1200. (7) 300. (8) D. A. Eitel.
Antioch, Clermont Co. (1) C. L. Singer, Feesburg. (2) H. tS.
Trisler, Wiggonsville, Clermont Co. (3)100. (4) 0. S. (5) $125.
(6) $1500. (7) 400. (8) H. S. Trisler, Wiggonsville.
Antioch, Gallia Co. (1) S. Lewis. (2) G. W. Wilcox, Chestnut
Grove. (3) 160. (4) O. E. (6) $700. (7) 500. (8) G. W. Wilcox,
Chestnut Grove.
Antioch, Madison Co. (1) S. T. Morris, Mt. Sterling. (3) $85.
(4) O. C. (5) $150. (6) S1200. (7) 400.
Antioch, Putnam Co. (1) J. M. Slane, Wetsel. (2) W. F. Schafer,
Ottoville. (3) 45. (4) 0. N. W. (6) $1000. (7) 300. (8) Wm.
F. Schafer, Ottoville.
Antwerj'), 'P-duldin^ Co. (1) W. N. Deck, Byron, Greene Co. (2)
A. Bauserman. (3) 40. (4) 0. N. AV. (6) $600. (7) 300.
Applcton, Licking Co. " (1) John W. Wright, Willow Brook.
(2) David E. Parsons. (3) 100. (4) Mt. Vernon. (5) $125. (6)
$1200. (7) 200. (8) Alonzo lies. (9) Warner Stockbarger.
Beamsville, Darke Co. (1) C. W. Heoffer, Union City, Ind. (2)
Dennis Shafer, Dawn. (3) 2.54. (4) Ind. E. (5) $75. (6) $2000.
(7) 500. (8) T. F. Robinson, Dawn.
Beaver Creek Chapel, Mercer Co. (2) Jacob Myers, Celina. (3)
40. (4) Ind. E. (6.) $800. (7) 300. (8) Chas. M. Garrison,
Celina. (9) (Deacon) Jacob Myers, Celina.
Berdonville, Adams Co. See Union.
Berlin Centre. See Berlin, Mahoning Co.
Berlin, Mahoning Co. (1) I. H. Weaver, Kensington. (2) Nettie
0. Hawkins, Berlin Centre. (3) 13. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6) $1200.
(7) 350. (8) Le V. Hawkins, Berlin Centre.
Berlin, Portage Co. (3) 24. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6) $1000. (7) 500.
Bethany. (4) 0. N. W.
Bethany, Warren Co. (1) W. H. Orr, Lebanon. (3) 224. (4)
Wiaim. (5) $300. (6) $2500. (7) 300. (8) Smith Hatfield, Leba-
non. (9) Joseph Perrine, Lebanon.
Bethel. See Corning.
«
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (G) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (U) Chin-ch treasurer. * P. 0- unknown.
60 CHURCHES. — OHIO.
Bethel, Lickins^ Co. (1) H. .J. Duckworth, Centre!) ur<>-]i. (3) 125.
(6) $2000. (7)^400.
Bethel, Mercer Co. (2) John Kelly, Erastus, Mercer Co. (3) 84.
(4) Ind. E. (6) $500 (7) 200. (8) M. Gran-er, Macedon.
Bethel, Paulding Co. (1) Wm. N. Deck, Bryan, Williams Co. (2)
J. II. McCa^ue, Arthur. (3) 112. (4) 0. N. W. (6) $600. (7) 325.
Bethlehem, Allen Co. (2) Mrs. Mary Howard.' (3) 30, (4)
None. (6) $600. (7)200. (8) G. W.Dewese.
Bethlehem, Brown Co. (1) J. P. Daugherty, Levanna. (2) Ros-
well Gray, Ellsbury. (3)300. (4) O'. S. (5) $150. (6) $2000.
(7) 500. (8) Marsene Grav, Ellsbury.
Bethlehem, Preble Co. (i) J. A. Parr, Boston, Ind. (2) J. H.
Whvsing, West Alexandria. (3) 135. (4) Miami. (5) $170. (6)
$400. (7) 300. (8) Daniel Young. West Alexandria. (9) John
Speelman.
Beulahville, Gallia Co. (2) J. W. First, Addison. (3) 90. (4)
0. E. (6) "$1000. (7) 250.
Bible Chapel (Hamersville), Brown Co. (2) T. B. McChcsnev.
Hamersville. (3) 136. (4) 0. S. (5) $100. (6) $800. (7) 300.
(8) B. B. Shinkle.* (9) T. J. Patton, Hamersville.
Blanehard, Hardin Co. (1) W. C. Rimer, Columlnis Grove. (3)
75. (4) 0. N. W. (6) $1500. (7) 300.
Blues Creek, Union Co. (1) H. E. Butler, Vienna Cross Roads.
(2) Addison Lee, Marysville. (3) 35. (4) 0. C. (6) $1000. (7)
200. (9) E. G. Hildebrand, Marysville.
i^roc/;, Darke Co. (3)50. (4)'lndE. (6) $60Q. (7)300.
Brotvn's Station, Preble Co. (2) Anna Siler. (3) 50. (4) Miami.
(6) $1000. (7) 400.
BulaviUe, Gallia Co. (1) W. W. Cardwell, Chestnut Grove. (2)
1. W. Trust. (3) 61. (4) 0. E. (8) Wm. Bunce.
Burr Oak, Athens Co. (3) 56. (4) 0. E. (7) 200.
Cam,paign, Gallia Co. (Eno). (1) J. V. Smith, Pine Grove. (2)
J. C. Spires, Eno. (3) 200. (4) O. E. (6) $300. (7) 200.
Carysville, Champaign Co. (1) J. B. Fenner, Sidney. (2) Samuel
Halterman, Carysville^ (3) 150. (4) Miami. (5) $200. (6) $600.
(7) 300. (8) Wm. Bailor. (9) Wm. Bailor.
Centerhurg, Knox Co. (1) H. J. Duckworth. (2) W. D. Willis.
(3) 75. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6) $2000. (7) 450. (8) T. H. Ross.
Centerville, Clinton Co. (1) J. B. Lawwill, Westboroush. (2)
John West, Lees Creek. (3) 150. (4) 0. C. (5) $250. '(6) $300.
(7) 450. (8) John West, Lees Creek, Clinton Co.
Chamberslmrg, Montgomery Co. (1) Floyd C. Field, Dayton.
(2) Mrs. Rebecca Shoemaker. (3)30. (4) Miami. (6) $1800." (7)
250. (8) Ambrose Macker.
Charity Chapel, Shelby Co. (1) J. B. Fenner, Sidney. (2) Wm.
Moon, Conover. (3) 110. (4) Miami. (5) $262.50. (6) $1000.
(7) 375. (8) W. L. Gephart, Conover. (9) James Benliam, Look-
out.
(1) Pasj((ir. (2) Clork. (o) Nnnilicr of menil)ers. (4) Conference.
(5) Sal;irv of pastoi'. id) Visliie of cliurrli property. (7) Seating oajincity.
(S) iSiiperintendent. (9) Clinrch treasurer. " * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — OHIO. 61
Charloe, Paulding Co. (1) Alfred Berlincoiirt. (2) J. C. Battees.
(3) 30. (4) 0. N. W. (6) 8300. (7) 250.
Cherry Grove, Allen Co. (1) N. S. McCloud, Dunkirk. (2) C.
A. Graham, Lima. (3) 59. (4) 0. N. W. (6) $1000. (7) 200.
(8) John Graham, S. Warsaw.
Chillicothe 3Iission, Ross Co. (1) J. E. Yin,i2,iinii. (2) Wm.
Mitten.* (3) 40. (4) Ohio. (6) S200. (7) 150. (8) Wm. Mitten.*
(9) Mrs. W. E. Miller.*
Christian Chapel, Clermont Co. (1) C. W. Wait, Neville. (2)
Orra Lytle, .Alt. Holly. (3) 100. (4) 0. S. (5) $100. (6) SIOOO.
(7) 300. (8) W. J. Liston, Mt. Holly. (9) J. N. Lytle, Mt. Holly.
Christian union. See Union Christian, Darke Co.
Church Hill, Columbiana Co. (1) G. W. Grate. Signal. (2) A.
K. Pike, New Lisbon. (3) 115. (4) Mt. Vernon, (5) $100. (6)
$2000. (7) 500. (8) Thomas Walters, New Lisbon. (9) John F.
Pike, New Lisbon.
ClavMnirq, Ross Co. (1) G. C. Hill, Williamsport. (2) Wm.
Peacock. (3) ^<^- (^) O. C. ((3) $2000. (7) 300.
Clark's Chapel, Gallia Co. (3) 125. (4) O. E. (6) $1000. (7 ) 500.
Coe's Chapel, near Carbon Hill, Hocking Co. (1) Samuel Lewis,
Joy. (2) Miss Inez Derol, Carbon Hill. (3) 80. (4) O. E. (B)"
$1000. (7) 250. (8) Pvev. H. B. Brilev, Carbon Hill.
CoLetoum, Darke Co. (1) H. L. Lott, Ansonia. (2) ALrs. C. H.
Fry, Mt. Heron. (3) 200. (4) Ind. E. (5) $150. (6) $1000. (7)
300. (8) H. C. Lott, Mt. Heron. (9) John Marich, Mt. Heron.
Columbia Chapel, Meigs Co. (1) L. Simmons.* (2) John L. Mark,
Point Rock. (3) 140. (4) 0. E. (6) $600. (7) 225.
Columbus Grove, Putnam Co. (2) Joseph Tingler. (3) 80. (4)
O. N. W. (5) $400. (6) $1200. (7) 400. (.8) Silas Teegarden.
(9) D. Eversole.
Concord, PreV)le Co. (1) Mrs. Rebecca Kershner, Eaton. (2)
Andrew Torrey, West Florence. (3) 98. (4) Miami. (5) $275.
( (i) $4000. (7) 500. (9) Wm. Torrev, West Florence.
Conneaut, Ashtabula Co. (1) J. T. Morgan. (2) Miss M. C
Atwood. (3) 193. (4) Erie. (5) $600. (6) $6000. (7) 400. (8)
G. M. Whitnev. (9) A. H. Simons.
Cook's Cha.pel, Hocking Co. (3)175. (4) O. E. (6) $200. (7)200.
Cooperclale, Coshocton Co. (1) John W. Wright, Willow Brook.
(4) Mt. Vernon (6) $1500.
Corning, Perry Co. (1) C. P. Wiggins.* (2) H. IMosgrove.* (3)
140. (4) O. E. (6) $600. (7) 400.
Cove Springs, Miami Co. (2) John T. Widener, Alcona. (3) 125.
(4) Miami. (5) $300. (6) $2000. (7) 400. (8) J. Funderburgh,
Troy. (9) John M. Green, Troy.
Covington, Miami Co. (1) W. T. Warbinton. (2) E. D. Simes.
(3) 365.' (4) Miami. (5) $800. (6) $10,000. (7) 800. (8) Geo.
Worlev. (9) Jacob Kendell.
Dalian, Highland Co. (1) J. B. Lawwill, Westboro. (2) Mrs. N.
(1) Pastor. (2) Cleric. (.3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of cbnrch property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
62 CHURCHES. — OHIO.
E. Blount. (8) 84. (4) 0. S. (6) 61200. (7) 275. (8) R. P.
Groves.
Danville, Knox Co. (1) E. Peters, Appleton. (2) Thos. Snow.
(3)50. (4) Mt. Vernon. (5) $100. (6) $600. (8) Thos. Snow.
(9) Thos. Snow.
Darby Flaim. See Milford Centre.
Dayto7i, Montsomerv Co. (1) E. C. Lnck. (2) D. R. Fox. (3)
86. (4) Miami!' (5) $300. (6) $5000. (7) 400. (8) I. V. Dun-
nihoo, W. Third St.
De Graf, Logan Co. (2) G. W. Barger.* (3) 5. (4) Miami. (6)
$1000. (7) 300. (9) Thomas Heston.
Delphos, Allen Co. (1) C. J. Hance, Spencerville. (2) A. Ruggles.
(3) 125. (4) O. N. W. (5) $150. (6) $1000.
Dexter, Meigs Co. (3) 156. (4) O. E. (6) $750. (7) 250.
Dickson Run, Jackson Co. (2) Charles Jinkens, Keystone. (4)
O. E. (7) 150.
Dublin, Franklin Co. (1) G. W. Shane, Box 211, Milford Centre.
(2) Mrs. Jennie Steinbower. (3) 173. '(4) 0. C. (5) $300. (6)
$4500. (7) 500. (8) Ira Brownfield. (9) D. W. Thomas.
DuponU Putnam Co. (1) Daniel Lobaugh, West Cairo. (3) 60.
(4)0. N.W. (6) $600. (7)300.
Eagle Chapel, Brown Co. (1) C. L. Singer, Feesburg. (2) Belle
Stephenson, Neel. (3) 117. (4) 0. S. (5) $125. (6) $1500. (7)
400. (8) Daniel Dragoo, Neel. (9) Fred. Beck, Neel,
East Middlcton, Columbiana Co. (1) J. M. Carter, East Fairfield.
(2) Lewis AVoods, Mosk. (3) 123. (4) Mt. Vernon. (5) $75. (6)
$1500. (7) 400. (8) Frederick Ditzel, Mosk. (9) Mary R. Carter,
Mosk.
East Norivalk, Huron Co. (1) R. Davis, Norwalk. (2) Mrs. Sally
Kean. (3) 50. (4) Huron. (5) $200. (6) $600. (7) 300. (8)
John Parker, Norwalk.
East Rochester, Columbiana Co. (1) L. Cope and Mrs. E. A Cope,
East Carmel. (2) Geo. Robinson. (3) 158. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6)
$2000. (7) 500. (8) L. Weaver, Kensington. (9) \\. F. Hawkins.
East Westville. See Westville.
Eato7i, Preble Co. (1) H. Crampton. (2) W. C. Dove. (3) 180.
(4) Miami. (5) $600 and Par. (6) $5000. (7) 300. (8) W. J.
Saidler. (9) L. D. Bailey.
Edwin, Jackson Co. (4) Ohio.
Elizabeth, Gallia Co. (1) H. Grover.* (2) Huah Plymale, Thi-
vener. (3) 175. (4) 0. E. (6) $600. (7) 400. ■ (8) J. W. Burridge.
Enon, Adams Co. (1) C. F. Park, Bradvville. (i:) J. K. Lawwill,
Ellsberry. (3) 250. (4) 0. S. (5) $180." (6) $1000. (7) 400. (8)
T. Glascock, Ellsberry.
Enon, Clarke Co. (Knob Prairie). (1) Fred. G. Strickland, Merom,
Ind. (2) Miss Hettie Esterline. (3) 181. (4) Miami. (5) $500.
(6) $5000. (7) 400. (8) J. D. Baker. (9) Emma G. Baker.
Fair Plains, Madison Co. (1) Wm. Clark, Resaca. (2) Rolna
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of clmrch property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Clmrch treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES — OHIO. 63
Finley, Resaca. (3) 20. (4) O. C. (5) SlOO. (S) Eli W. Fisher,
Resaca.
Fairvieio, Brown Co. (1) J. P. Daiigherty, Levanna. (2) H.A.
Gaskins, Bentonville. (3) 200. (4) 0. S. (G) 81200. (7) 400.
(8) John Miller, Wallsburg. (9) Thos. Shepley, Bentonville.
Fairvieic, Gallia Co. (1) Hiram Grover, Pine' Grove. (2) Chris-
topher Mvcrs, Sand Fork. (3) 100. (4) 0. E. (6) S300. (7)
275.
Fairvieiv, Knox Co. (1) Enos Peters. Appleton. (2) J. B. Olda-
ker, Utica. (3) 105. (4) Mt. Vernon.' (5) 8200. (6) 81500. (8)
J. B. Oldaker, Utica. (9) Frankhn J. Row, Homer, Licking Co.
Fairvieic, Paulding Co. (1) Albert Leonard, Gilbert's Mills. (3)
60. (4) 0. X. W. (6) S800. (7) 400.
Feesburg, Brown Co. (1) C. L. Singer. (2) Jacob E. White.
(3) 183. (4) 0. S. (5) S150. (6) 81800. (7) 500. (8) J. P.
Matthews. (9) Anderson P. Trout.
Fdloivshlp, Brown Co. (1) T. J. Bowman, Ripley. (2) \Vm. H.
Cluxton,Neel. (3)300. (4) 0. S. (5)8100. (6)8600. (7)400.
(8) W. W. Cluxton, Neel. (9) J. T. Wallace, Neel.
FeUmvship, Warren Co. (1) S. D. Bennett, South Solon. (2) John
Hoff; :Mason. (3) 100. (4) Miami. (5) 8300. (6) 81000. (7) 350.
(8) Chas. Wasson, South Lebanon. (9) Mrs. S. W. Monfort, Le-
banon.
Fidelity, Miami Co. (2) Eli Pearson, Tippecanoe City. (3) 18.
(4) Miami. (6) 8400. (7) 300.
Fincastle, Brown Co. (1) T. J. Bowman, Ripley. (2)W. T. Hed-
rick. Winchester, Adams Co. (3) 100. (4) 0. S. (5) 8100. (6)
8500. (7) 300. (8) Kade Nailer. (9) W. K. Naylor.
Five Mile, Brown Co. (1) J. P. Daugherty, Levanna. (2) Wesley
Shannon. (3) 250. (4) 0. S. (5)^8125. (6) $1600. (7) 400.
(8) E. P. Patton. (9) Mr. Sheldon.
Five Mile, Hamilton Co. See Liberty Chajjel.
Flat Bock, Paulding Co. (1) A. Leonard, Gilbert's Mills. (3)
50. (4) 0. N. W. (6) 8700. (7) 400.
Flat Run, Highland Co. (2) Melvin Tolle, Buford. (3)50. (4)
O.S. (7)150. (8) J. H. Peddicord, Sardinia.
Fort Recovery, Mercer Co. (1) S. W. Bennett, Woodington. (2)
Belle Nickerson. (3) 80. (4) Ind. E. (6) 81200. (7) 300. (8)
E. Eckman.
Fmntain Ch-ove, Union Co. (1) H. E. Butler, Vienna Cross Roads.
(2) L. E. Lewis, Richmond. (3) 35. (4) 0. C.
FranMin, Warren Co. (1) C. W. Choate. (2) D. 0. Green. (3)
250. (4) Miami. (5) 81200. (6) 825,000. (7) 800. (8) Fred
Pullock.
Genntoivn, Warren Co. (2) Theodore Ross, Leelan. (3) 60. (4)
Miami. (6) 8800. (7) 300. (8) S. A. Stilwell, Leelan.
Geitsyburg, Darke Co. (1) B. F. Kemp, Union Citv, Ind. (3)
156. (6) 8400. (7) 420.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
64 CHURCHES. — OHIO.
Gliuhi Creek, Ch;ini{);'J^ii Co. (1) Arthur S. Henderson, West
Liberty, Box 346. (2) H. H. Hanger, West Liberty. (3) 70. (4)
Miami". (5) S300. (6) $800. (7)' 250. (8) C. E. Yoden, West
Liberty. (9) Chas. F. Hanger, West Liberty.
Glendale,t)monCo. (2) A. D. Hildrith/Pharisburgh. (3) 38.
(4) 0. C.
Graknm Chapel, Athens Co. (1) W. W. Cardwell.* (2) S. G.
Graham, Lysauder. (3) 65. (4) 0. E. (6) $500. (7) 300. (8)
Chas Kelly.*
Grassy Point, Madison Co. (1) S. D. Bennett, South Solon. (2)
Wm. Ervin, Jeffersonville. (3) 68. (4) 0. C. (5) 'l^l-^O. (6)8900.
(7) 300. (8) Samuel Ervin, Brookwalter.
Greenville, Darke Co. (1) C A. Beek. (2) C. W. Brandon. (3)
252. (4) xMiami. (5) 8700. (6) $12,000. (7) 1000. (8) F. H.
Cromer. (9) Volney Miller.
Greenville Creek, Miami Co. (1) B. F. Kemp, Union City, Ind.
(2) David Patty, Bradford. (3) 200. (4) Miami. (6) $2500. (7)
550.
Hamer, Paulding Co. (1) Wm. Pvichardson.* (3) 12. (4) 0.
N. W. (7) 300.
Hamersville. See Bible Chapel.
Hamilton, Jackson Co. (1) H. Willis, Vinton. (2) Harrison
Canter, Mabee's. (3) 50. (4) Ohio. (6) $700. (7) 250. (8) J. W.
Canter, Mabee's.
Happy Hope, Jackson Co. (1) Joel B. Cummins, Limerick. (2)
J. F. Fox, Welston. (3) 20. (4) Ohio. (7) 100. (8) Henry
Booth.* (9) (Sister) Jones (?), Limerick.
Harrods, Allen Co. (3) 40. (4) 0. N. W. (6) $500. (7) 200.
Hartford, Licking Co. (3) 14. (4) O. C.
Hietfa Chapel, Brown Co. (2) George M. Dragoa, Hietts. (3)
40. (4) Ohio S. (6) $2000. (7)400. (9) Miss Maggie Buchanan.
Higginsport, Brown Co. (1) C. W. Garontte. (2) Mrs. Mattie
Spencer. (3) 300. (4) 0. S. (5) $300. (6) $2500. (7) 600. (8)
L. Jackson Crabb. (9) Mrs. Annie Tavlor.
Highland, Columbiana Co. (1) G. W. Grate, Signal. (2) David
Hoopes, Salem. (3) 90. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6) $2000. (8) Ed.
Haviland, Salem.
Hocking Valley. See Stewart.
Hollansburgh, Darke Co. (2) E. B. Newton. (3) 200. (4) Ind.
E. (5) $200. (6) $1500. (7) 600. (8) Chas A. Thomas.
Honey Creek, Clark Co. (1) Geo. B. Jackson, Christiansburgh.
(2) M. R. Ayres, Christiansburgh. (3) 93. (4) Miami. (5) $150.
(6) $1200. (7) 400. (8) W. H. Momtbrd, Christiansburg. (9)
•Joseph Ulery, Seth.
Hopewell, Jackson Co. (1) J. B. Cummins, Limerick. (2) Wm.
Emmons, Coalton. (3) 40. (4) Ohio. (8) James Vittitoe, Coalton.
■Hopewell, Miami Co. (Pleasant Hill). (1) 0. P. Furnas, Pleasant
Hill. (2) I. H. Menges, Pleasant Hill. (3) 230. (4) Miami. (5)
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Halary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — OHIO. 65
S437. (6) S2()00. (7) 350. (8) 0. P. Furnas, Pleasant Hill. (9)
J. W. Whitmer, Pleasant Hill.
Houston, Siielby Co. See Mt. Jefferson.
Jacksonville, Athens Co. (3) 17. (4) 0. E. (6) $1500. (7) 450.
Jamestown, Greene Co. (1) Albert Dnnlap. (2) M. T. Ross. (3)
190. (4) Miami. (5) $800. (6)88000. (7)400. (8) J. M. Carper,
(9) W. K. Shiflette.
Jefferson (1st), Jackson Co. (1) Charles Coon, Samsonville. (2)
A.J. Leonard, Oak Hill. (3)20. (4) Ohio. (8) Steven Crabtree,
Oak Hill.
Jeffeison Furnace, Jackson Co. (1) H.Willis,Vinton. (2) Joseph
Hushes, Oak Hill. (3) 50. (4) Ohio. (8) Stephen Crabtree, Oak
Hill.
Kalicla, Putnam Co. (3) 14. (4) 0. N. W. (6) §150. (7) 100.
K7iob Prairie, Clark Co. See Enon.
Lafayette, Allen Co. (1) C. J. Hance, Spencerville. (2) Jane
Knoble. (3) 115. (4) O. N. W. (5) $125. (6) 81800. (7) 375.
(8) Jacob Custer. (9) Wm. Watt.
Langsville, Meigs Co. (1) Eobert Fierbaugh, Windfield, W. Va.
(2) John Crawford. (3)101. (4) O. E. (6)81000. (7)200. (8)
Alex. Braley.
Laura, Miami Co. (1) B. F. Kemp, Union City, Ind. (2) H. H.
Jones. (3) 190. (4) Miami. (6) 8700. (7) 300. (8) Isaac
Haworth. (9) (Deacon) Isaac Haworth.
Liberty, Hamilton Co. (2) C. P. McGilliard, Hartwell. (3) 50.
(4) Miami. (6) 81200. (7) 200.
Liberty, Shelby Co. (1) Lewis Gander, Vaughnsville. (2)
Austin MoBride," Santa Fe. (3) 61. (4) 0. N. W. (6) 81000. (7)
400. (8) A. McBride, Sata Fe.
Liberty Chapel, Clermont Co. See Ten Mile.
Liberty Chapel, Gallia Co. (3) 89. (4) 0. E. (7) 250.
Liberty Chapel (Five Mile), Hamilton Co. (1) C. W. Wait, Ne-
ville. (2) Wm.'ITurkhardt, Sweet Wine. (3) 50. (4) O. S. (6)
8800. (7) 250. (9) A. D. Bennett, Fruit Hill.
Licking, Licking Co. (1) E. Peters, Appleton. (2) John B. Hall,
Lock. (3) 31. (4) Mt. Vernon. (5) For remainder of Conf. vear
850. (6) 81000. (7) 200.
Lilly Chapel, Pike Co. (1) W. P. Chase, Waverlv. (2) Wra. Blair,
Omega. (3) 44. (4) Ohio. (6) 8300. (7) 200. (9) Wm. Blair,
Omega.
Locust Grove, Ross Co. (1) J. W. Eblin, Gillispieville. (2) Wm.
Slaughter, Vigo. (3) 89. (4) Ohio. (6) 8500. (7) 300. (8) Wra.
Slaughter, Vigo.
Loqansville, Logan Co. (1) D. Lepley.* (2) John A. Hannah.
(3)103. (4)0._N. W. (6)81000. (7)350. (8) T. Heston, De Graff.
Lost Creek, Miami Co. (1) George B. Jackson, Christiansbum,
Champaign Co. (2) Bain V. Rositer, Casstown. (3) 105. (4)
Miami. (5) 8100. (6) 83000. (7) 500.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference,
(o) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating; capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (6) Church treasurer. * P. O. unkuovvn."
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66 CHURCHES. — OHIO.
Lower Stillwater, Montgomery Co. (1) J. B. Fenner, Sidney. (2)
Andrew Y. Sinks, Union. (3) 125. (4) Miami. (5) $175. (6)
$2000. (7) 400. (8) D. W. Wamire, Jamton. (9) D. W. Wamire.
Jam ton.
Ludlow Falls (Vine St.), Miami Co. (1) 0. P. Furnas, Pleasant
Hill. (2) Ollie Clem. (3) 80. (4) Miami. (6) $1500. (7) 300.
(8) W. C. Mote. (9) (Deacon) W. C. Mote.
McDonald, Hardin Co. (1) L. Gander, Vaughnsville. (2) McL
Lisle, Belle Centre. (3) 70. (4) O. N. W. (6) $800. (7) 350. (8)
S. P. Hefienstine, Jumbo. (9) Benj. Holt, Jumbo.
Macedonia, Gallia Co. (3) 90. (4) 0. E. (6) $450. (7) 300.
Macedonia. Scioto Co. (2) Dollie Carter, Sedan. (3) 39. (4)
Ohio. (6) $500. (7) 250. (8) J. J. Iron, Moody, Gallia Co.
McKees Creek, Logan Co. (1) Arthur S. Henderson, West Liberty,
Box 346. (2) IsaacCreviston,Bellefontaine. (3)35. (4) Miami.
(5) $200. (6) $600. (7) 200.
Majjle Grove, Putnam Co. (1) A. Noffiuirer, Vaughnsville. (3)
40. (4) 0. N. W. (6) 1000. (7) 275.
Miami, Shelby Co. (1) S. A. Bell, Quincy, Logan C<5. (2) Ruben
Martin. (3) 40. (4) O. N. W. (6) $800. (7) 400.
Miamiville. Clermont Co. (2) Robert Thompson. (3) 40. (4)
Miami. (5)' $200. (6) $1000. (7) 300. (8) Jackson Motsinger.
Middle Creek, Piiulding Co. (1) W. C. Rimer, Columbus Grove,
Putnam Co. (2) Joseph Klinger, Gilbert's Mills. (3) 124. (4) 0.
N. W. (5) $100. (6) $1200. (7) 500. (8) T. L. Eillespie, Gil-
bert's Mills.
Middle River, Allen Co. (1) W. C. Rimer, Columbus Grove. (3)
85. (4) 0. N.W. (6) $1000. (7) 300.
Miljord Centre, Union Co. IDarby Plains). (1) G. W. Shane, Box
211. (2) Chas. Woodworth7T?wmSt^uum. (3) 135. (4) 0. C. (6)
$2000. (7) 400. (8) A. Linsley. (9) .Milo Kimball.
Mill Creek, Union Co. (1) S. A. Caris, Orchard. (2) Loua Lone,
Ostrander. (3) 60. (4) 0. C. (6) $1500. (7) 300.
Miller City, Putnam Co. (1) R. Place. (3) 50. (4) 0. N. W. (7)
200.
MilWs Chapel, Highland Co. (1) Jacob Hawk, Hillsboro. (2)
A. S. Ego, Sugar Tree Ridge. (3) 60. (4) 0. S. (6) $1000. (8)
James Fenner, Sugar Tree Ridge.
Monroe Chapel, Perry Co. (2) Raphael Drake, Corning. (3) 85.
(4) O. E. (6) $500. "(7) 400. (8) R. 0. Smith, Corning.
Monroe Fanutce, Jackson Co. (1) Charles Coon, Sampsonville.
(3) 35. (4) Ohio.
Morgan, Gallia Co. (2) N. Grover, Pine Grove. (3) 180. (4)
0. E. (6) $500. (7) 450.
Mound Hill, Athens Co. (1) Hiram Grover, Pine Grove. (2)
Harrison Porter, ? Amesville. (3)80. (4) 0. S. E. (6) $1000. (7)
200. (8) T. A. McCune, Amesville. (9) Theodore A. McCune,
Federal.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerki. (o) Number of inembers. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. ((i) Value of clmrch property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer, * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — OHIO. 67
ML Hermon, Lickina- Co. (1) J. W. Wriaht, Willow Brook.
(2) Adam Benn-d. (3)^40. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6)6800. (7)250.
M. Jefferson, Shelby Co. (1) G. R. Mell, Delphos. (2) Wm.
Flinn, Houston. (3) 117. (4) Miami. (6) $5000. (7) 350. (8)
L. C. Lorosh. Houston. (9) Noah Zenner, Houston.
Mt. Joy, Scioto Co. (2) R. S. Jones.* (3) 100. (4) 0. S. (6)
S500. (7) 250.
Mt. Liberty, Knox Co. (2) Corban Line weaver.* (3) 20. (4)
Mt. Vernon. (6) $500. (7) 300.
Mt. Olives, Union Co. (1) S. A. Caris, Orchard. (2) Albert
Adams, Plain City. (3) 25. (4) 0. C. (6) S800. (7) 200. (8)
Albert Adams, Plain City.
3It. Olivet, Carroll Co. John L. Marshall, Treas. Y. P. S. C. E.,
Carrollton.
Mt. Pleasant, Clermont Co. (1) J. F. Burnett, Pt. Isabel. (2) J.
B. Reed, Chilo. (3) 188. (4) 0. S. (5) S200. (6) 61500. (7) 400.
(8) F. McKinney, Felicity. (9) J. F. McKinnev, Felicity.
Mt. Pleasant, Licking Co. (1) J. W. Wright, Willow Brook, Cos-
hocton Co. (2) Lewis Wright, West Carlisle. (3) 150. (4) Mt.
Vernon. (5)6200. (6)61000. (7)300. (8) Lewis Wright, West
Carlisle.
Mt. SterUng, Madison Co. (1) H. J. Duckworth, Centerburg. (2)
B. F. Thomas. (3) 97. (4) O. C. (5) 6290. (6) 64000. (7) 300.
(8) Josiah Redding. (9) Adam Bailey.
Mt. Vernon, Jackson Co. (1) Azariah Salters, Jackson. (2) Levi
(h-over, Jackson. (3)25. (4) Ohio. (6)6100. (7)150.
Mt. Zion, Clermont Co. (1) J. F. Burnett, Pt. Isabel. (2) G. W.
Bushman, Clermontville. (3)280. (4) O. S. (5)6300. (6)62000.
(7)400. (8) G. H. Tridman, Clermontville. (9) John C. Clark,
Clermontville.
Mt. Zion. Hocking Co. (1) J. W. Dennen, McArthur. (2) John
Mason, Nelsonville^ (3) 115. (4) 0. S. E. (5) 6100. (6) 6500.
(7) 280. (8) E. W. Sanner, Nelsonville. (9) ^\■m. S. Wollett, Nel-
sonville.
Mt. Zion, Hocking Co. (3) 87. (4) 0. E. (6) 6700. (7) 300.
Mt. Zion, Morsan Co. (1) Samuel Lewis, Joy. (2) W^m.
McElfresh, Joy. ^(3) 120. (4) O. E. (6) 61200. (7) 300. (8) W.
Thompson, Joy. (9) John F. Thompson, Joy.
• Mt. Zion, Muskingum Co. (1) A. C. Hanger, Utica. (2) B. L.
Schaffer, Frazeysburg. (3) 120 (4) Mt. W^rnon. (5) 6100. (6)
61200. (7) 200. (8) Jonathan McDonald, Frazeysburg. (9) Syl-
vester McDonald, Frazeysburg.
Mt. Zion, Putnam Co. (1) Wm. N. Deck, Bryan. (3) 100. (4)
0. N. W. (6) 6800. (7) 300.
Machinippi, Logan Co (1) H. M. Oakley, Maple wood, Shelby
Co. (2) Lewis Hall, Lewiston. (3) 40. (4) 0. N. W. (6) 6200.
(7) 150. (8) Wm. Roger, Lewistown. (9) Wni. Brunson, Lewis-
town.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Xnraber of members. (4) Conference.
(o) Salary of pa-stor. (6) Value of cliiircii property. (7) Se:»tlng capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (&) Cliurch treasurer, * P. O. unknown.
68 CHUJRCPIES. — OHIO.
Mwiulay Creek. See Coe's Chapel, Hockina- Co.
Neville^ Clermont Co. (2) S. A. Gelvin. ' (3) 65. (4) 0. S. (5)
SIOO. (6) $1600. (7) 300. (8) J. L. Larkin. (9) W. A.
Lanhani.
New Alexander, Columbiana Co. (2) D. N. Crist, Moultrie. (3)
204. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6) $200. (8) H. H. Bower, New Chambers-
burg.
Neio Bedford. (3) 60. (4) Mt. Vernon.
New Bethany, Paulding Co. (1) A. Berlincourt, or Smith. (2)
Isaac Cattell, Plumb's Cross Road. (3) 50. (4) 0. N. W. (6) $500.
(7) 150.
Neiv Bethel, Perry Co. (1) C. P. Wiesins, Stewart, (2) F. J.
Sherrick, Lyonsdale. (3)80. (4) 0. E^ ^ (6) $12C0. (7)250.
> New Carlisle, Clark Co. (2) Uriah Bowers. (3) 44. (4) Miami.
(5) $275. (6) $3000. (7) 350. (8) Uriah Bowers. (9) T. J.
Miranda.
Neiv Chambersburg, Columbiana Co. (1) J. H. Weaver, Kensing-
ton. (4) None. (6) $1000. (7) 300.
New Palestine, Shelby Co. (1) ,1. B. Fenner, Sidney. (2) R. N.
Shaw, Sidney. (3) 115. (4) Miami. (5) $262.50. (6) $2000.
(7) 400. (8) Elisha Yost, Pemberton. (9) Henry Bradigam,
Tawawa.
New Richland, Logan Co. (2) Ruben Bridge.* (3) 35. (4) 0.
N. W. (6) $1000. (7) 300.
Newton, Union Co. (1) C. A. Williams, Raymond. (2) Amos
H. Lyon, Raymond. (3) 60. (4) 0. E. (6) $2000. (7) 500. (9)
Deacon M. L. Thompson, Raymond.
North Clayton, Miami Co. (1) H. G. Heofifer. (2) David Heck-
endorn, Covington. (3)50. (4) Miami. (5) $50. (6) $1400. (7)
350. (8) Wm. D. Debra, Covington. (9) D. Heckendorn, Cov-
ington.
North Salem, Shelby Co. (1) H. M. Oakley, Maplewood. (2) Di
Fry, Pratt. (3) 9. (4) 0. N. W.
Norwalk (mission). (1) Chester A. Jackson, Berlinville, Erie Co.
Oak Grave, Adams Co. (1) T. H. Glasscock, Ellsbury. (2) Jos.
A. Stroman, West Union. (3) 70. (4) 0. S, (6) $1000. (7) 300.
(8) J. A. Stroman, West Union. (9) Wm. Brodt, West Union.
Olive Chapel, Brown Co. (1) R. M. McDaniel, Teesburgh (2)
GrantPangburn, Georgetown.' (3) 150. (4) 0. S. (6) $800. (7)
300.
Oran, Shelby Co. (2) N. W. Penrod. (3) 157. (4) Miami. (6)
$2000. (7) 200. (8) E. B. Penrod, Wvnant.
Osgood, Darke Co. (1) Thomas Butt, North Star. (3) .60. (4)
Ind. E. (6) $700. (7) 250.
Ottaxva River, Putnam Co. (1) A. Noffsinger, Vaughnsville. (2)
Henry Roose, Fort Jinnings. (3) 175. (4) 0. N. Vv. (6) $2000.
(7) 450. (8) Daniel Young, Vaughnsville.
Overly Chapel, Ross Co. (1) Pleasant Clarridge, Five Points. (2)
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Nuiiiher of nieml)ers. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of psistor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Chnroh treasurer. ' * P. O. unknown.
CH URCHES. — OHIO. 69
Nute Overly, Chilieothe. (3) 135. (4) O. S. E. (G) $2300. (7)
350. (8) S. Seymore, Chilieothe.
PmW, Preble Co. (1) H. Crampton, Eaton. (2) Josie Bloomfield,
Eaton. (3) 250. (4) Miami. (6) $400. (7) 250.
Palmyra, Portage Co. (2) L. V. Heiser, Yale. (3) 54. (4) Mt.
Vernon. (6) $500. (7) 200. (8) James Derwechter.
Phillipsburg, Montgomery Co. (1) Floyd C. Fields, Davton. (2)
Charles Cook, Center. (3) 80. (4) Miami. (5) $115. (6) $1600.
(7) 350. (8) Wm. Shaw, Centre.
Pigeon Creek, Jackson Co. (4) Ohio. (6) $100. (7) 150.
Pigeon Valley. (2) David Terry, Limerick. (3) 13. (4) Ohio.
(8) James Maple, Springs.
Pine Grove, Vinton Co. (1) J. B. Cummins, Limerick. (2) Mary
E. Dixon, Cox. (3) 63. (4) Ohio. (6) $300. (7) 2-50. (8) James
Baders, Cox.
Piqua, Miami Co. (1) S. S. Newhouse. (2) Samuel S. Parke.
(3) 130. (4) Miami. (8) J. W. Orr. (9) J. W. Orr.
Pisgah, Brown Co. (2) E. W. Loudon, Levanna. (3) 122. (4)
0. S. " (5) $200 (?) (6) $1500. (7) 400. (8) L. C. Cahall, Levanna.
(9) Miss Jesse Evans, Levanna.
Plattslmrg, Clark Co. (1) W. A. Gross, Springfield. (2) John
Osborn. (3) 70. (4) Miami. (5) $240. (6) $2000. (7) 380. (8)
Mrs. Sinea Nicholson. (9) 0. N. Stewart.
Pleasant Branch, Van Wert Co. (1) A. Leonard, Gilbert's Mills,
Paulding Co. (3) 30. (4) 0. N. ^\^ (6) S200. (7) 300.
Pleasant Grove, Hardin Co. (1) L. D. Brown Vine. (2) A.
Thompson, Marysville (?) (3) 75. (4) 0. C. (6) $1600. (7)
300.
Pleasant Hill, Brown Co. (1) C. F. Park, Bradyville. (2) C. E.
Dixon, Winchester. (3) 120. (4) 0. S. (6) $1000. (7) 400. (8)
C. E. Lixon, Winchester.
Pleasant Bill, Knox Co. (2) Wm. Hvatt.'-^^ (3) 10. (4) Mt.
Vernon. (6) $500. (7) 250.
Plcaxant Hill, Miami Co. See Hopewell, Miami Co.
Pleasant Hill, Ross Co. (4) Ohio. (7) 150.
Pleasant Home, Jackson Co. (4) Ohio.
Pleasant Ridge, Darke Co. (1) Levi Capron, Harrisville, Ran-
dolph Co., Ind. (2) J. H. House, Vine. (3) 68. (4) Ind. E. (6)
$600. (7) 300. (8) Phebe E. Brown, Vine. (9) C R. Thomas,Vine.
Pleasant Ridge, Perry Co. (1) Samuel Lewis, Joy. (4) O. E.
Pleasant Valley, Athens Co. (1) C P. Wiggins, Stewart. (3) 86.
(4) 0. S. E.
Pleasant Valley, Jackson Co. (1) James B. Taylor, Bear Creek.
(2) W. F.Bailes (?), Limerick. (3) 37. (4) Ohio. (6) $600.
(7) 350.
Pleasant Valley, Pike Co. (2) James Moody, Waverly. (3)
35. (4) Ohio. (i3) $300. (7) 250. (9) B. Chase, Waverly.
Pleasant Valley, Ross Co. (4) Ohio.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(^) Salary of paH.tor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Ciinrch treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
70 CHURCHES. — OHIO.
S A\e m, /^V^^.-^^cP^Cr^ Co -
Pleasant Valley^ Scioto Co. (1) James Moody, Waverly. (2)
Parker King, Diffen. (3) 108. (4) Ohio. (6) $200. (7) 2-50. (8)
Lewis McCain, DiflFen. (9) Charles Nelson, DifFen.
Pleamnt Valley, Scioto Co. (2) John Sherborn, Diffen. (3) 108.
(4) Ohio. (6) $800. (7) 300. (8) Marion Top.*
Point Label, Clermont Co (1) J. F. Burnett. (2) A. M Swope.
(3) 195. (4) 0. S. (5) $250. (6) $1800. (7) 400. (S) A. B.
Armacost, Felicity. (9) E. J Prather, Felicity.
Pompy, Morrow Co. (1) C. A. Williams, Raymond. (2) I. J.
Wiseman, Cardington, or Bennington. (3) 50. (4) 0. C. (6)
$1200. (7) 300. (8) Allen Warner, Cardington.
Poplar Cha'pel, Clermont Co. (1) .James T. Melvin, Wlgs'insville.
(2) F.M.Ellis, Wigginsville. (3)45. (4) 0. S. (6) $400. ^(7) 300.
Pricetown, Highland Co. (1) J. P. Daughertv, Mt. Oreb. (2) W.
H. Hopkins, Lynchburg. (3) 92. (4) 6. S. "(6) $2200. (7) 600.
(8) H. A. Dandres.
Prospect, Gallia Co. (2) W. E. White, Evergreen. (3) 30. (4) Ohio
E. (7)75.
Providence. (4) Ohio. (9) (?) Jacob Double, Elm Grove, Pike Co.
Remington, Hamilton Co. (2) Lawrence Speath. (3) 36. (4)
Miami. (6) $2000. (7) 200.
Renick, Pickaway Co. (1) S. T. Morris, Mt. Sterling. (3) 35. (6)
$1000. (7) 400.
Richfield, Lucas Co. (2) J. R. Smith, Richfield Centre. (3) 15.
(4) ]\rich. (5) $400. (6) $2(iOO. (7) 300. (8) J. R. Smith, Rich-
field Centre.
Richland. See New Richland, Logan Co.
Ripley. Brown Co. (2) (Trustee) Eva M. De Vore, Merom, Ind.
(3) 50. (4) 0. S. (6) $6000. (7) 600.
Rock Hill, Jackson Co. (4) Ohio. (6) $200. (7) 200.
Rose Hill. (1) J. F. Tingle, Defiance. (2) Jas. Aldridge, Pauld-
ing Centre. (3) 35. (4) O. N. W. (8) Geo. Loar, Paulding Centre.
Roseville, Muskingum Co, (1) C. M. Hasans, Newark. (2) Luther
Pace, Sr. (3) 27. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6)' $1000. (8) L. D. Stine.
RusselviUe, Brown Co. (1) Walker W. Mefford. (2) Wm. Fuller.
(3) 150. (4) 0. S. (5) $250. (6) $500. (7) 200. (8) W. W.
Mefford.
St John^s, Auglaize Co. (1) W. C. Rimer, Columbus Grove, Put-
nam Co. (2) Chas. Martin. (3) 68. (4) 0. N. W. (5) $100. (6)
$1500. (7) 400. (8) C. W. Decker. (9) C. N. Cheneoweth.
Salem, Meigs Co. (1) H. Willis, Vinton. (2) Wm. Turner, Dex-
ter. (3) 150r (4) 0. E. (8) H. T. Love.*
Sandusky. (1) Reason Davis, Norwalk. (3) 15. (4) Huron.
Sandy Creek, Ross Co. (1) N. Nelson, Given. (2) A. A. Melton,
Higby. (3) 59. (4) Ohio. (6) $150. (7) 200.
Schooly, Ross Co. (1) F. E. Evans, Chillicothe. (4) Ohio.
Scioto Chapel, Franklin Co. (2) I. B. Borror, Shadeville. (3) 34.
(4) Deer Creek. (6) $800. (8) J. S. Bower, Shadeville.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Niiiuber of members. (4) Conference.
(.5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of churcli property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Cliiircli treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. OHIO. 71
Shiloh, Pickaway Co. (1) Pleasant Clarridge, Five Points. (2)
G. W. Southward;Five Points. (3) 95. (4) Deer Creek. (G) 82000.
(7) 400. (8) Pleasant Clarridge, Five Points.
Shiloh, Vinton Co. (1) Pleasant Clarridue, Five Points, Pickaway
Co. (2) John Kinsil, Hamden. (8) 100. (4) 0. S. E. (5) SIOO.
(6) S1800. (7) 300. (8) Jolm Kinsil. Hamden
Shiloh Springs, ^lontgomery Co. (1) H Y. Rush, West Milton.
(2) John Lodge, Dayton. (3) 147. (4) Miami, (o) S200. (6)
$3000. (8) Mrs. M. J. Lindsley, Dayton.
Shinkle^s Ridqe. See Union, Brown Co.
Sidney, Shelby Co. (1) J. B. Fenner. (2) J. AV. Kendall. (3)
106. (4) Miami. (5) 8200. (6) 83000. (7) 365. (8) Pt. Thompson.
Signal, Columbiana Co. (1) E. Middleton.-^ (3) 35. (4) Mt.
Vernon, (6) $500.
Six. Mile, Paulding Co. (1) Wm. Woolly, Grover Hill. (2) John
Layman, Cecil. (3) 44. (4) 0. N. W. ' (6) 8100. (7) 100. (8)
Henry Layman, Reids. (9) I. H. Glander, Pauldinsc.
South Solon, Madison Co. (1) S. D. Bennett. (2) Harry Rowand.
(3)58. (6)81000. (7)450."
Sparta, Knox Co. (1) H. J. Duckworth, Centerburg. (3) 60. (4)
0 C. (6) 81000. (7) 300.
Sparta, Morrow Co. (2) John Vail. (3) 100. (4) Mt. Vernon.
(6) $1000. (7) 300.
Spencerville, Allen Co. (1) G. R. INlell, Delphos. (2) S. L.
Fryer. (3) 137. (4) 0. N. W. (5) 8200. (6) $1500. (7) 250. (8)
A. Place. (9) A. Place.
Spring Creek, Shelby Co. (1) G. B. Garner, West Milton. (2)
(2) John Duer, Ballou. (3) 120. (4) Miami. (5) $250. (6) 8800.
(7) 400. (9) C. T. Sanders, Fletcher.
Springfield, Clarke Co. (1) J. F. Strait, 168 W. Main St. (2) Clin-
ton Taylor, 111 Sherman Ave. (3) 150. (4) INIiami. (5) $700.
(6) $10,000. (7) 400. (8) Asa C. Motter. (.9) Benjamin Seever.
Spring Lake. (1) G. W. Long.
Stantontoum, Morrow Co. See West Liberty.
Stelvideo, Darke Co. fl) R. H. Tate* (mis.). (2) A. C Grays-
ton.* (3) 80. (4) Ind. E. (6) 81200. (7) 300. (9) J. S. Coppers.
Stewart, Athens Co. (1) C. P. Wi^ins. (3) 36. (4) 0. S. E.
StouCs Run, Adams Co. (1) W. W. Bagby, Hamersville. (2)
Henry Oursler, Stout's. (3) 123. (4) O. S. (6) $750* (7) 250.
(8) S. B. Hendrixson, Stout's. (9) A. C. Sellers, Stout's.
Sugar Creek, Greene Co. (1) Albert Dunlap, Jamestown. (2)
Rev. B. F. Vaughn, Centerville, Montg. Co. (3) 130. (4) Miami.
(5) 8200. (6) 82000. (7) 360. (8) C. W. Sears, Centreville. (9)
Perry Lackett, Bellbrook, Greene Co.
Sugar Grove, DarkcCo. (3) 26. (4) Ind. K. (6) $500: (7) 250.
Sugar Grove, Knox Co. (1) A. C. Hanger, Utica. 0. (2) Nelson
Smith, Brandon. (3) 44. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6)' 8500. (8) Mr.
Crawford, Brandon.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Niuiilier of menibers. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of p.nstor. (H) Valne of chnroli [u-operty. (7) Soatiii^ caparity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Chiiroh treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
72 CHURCHES. — OHIO.
Sugar Grove, Licking Co. (1) ? E. Peters, Appleton. (3) 20. (4)
Mt Vernon. (6) $600. (7) 200.
Sugar Grove, Miami Co. (1) U. B. Garner, West Milton. (2)
Wm. Sinks, Union. (3) 178. (4) Miami. (5) $150. (6) $2000.
(7) 300. (8) W. S. Paince, Fidelity. (9) (Deacon) Aaron Furnas,
Fidelity.
Summerford, Madison Co. (2) F. L. Cartzdafner. (3) 75. (4)
0. C. (5) $150. (6) $1300. (7) 225. (8) F. Cartzdafner.
Syhania, Lickino- Co. (Free Church). (1) E. Peters, Appleton.
(3) 15. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6) $400. (7) 200.
Sylvania, Lucas Co. (3) 4. (4) Mich.
Teegarden, Darke Co. (1) H. L. Lott, Ansonia. (2) Milton
Strait, Ansonia. (3) 26. (4) Ind. E. (5) $150. (6) $-5000. (7)
400. (8) .J. C, Smith, Ansonia. (9) A. J. Black, Ansonia.
Ten Mile, Clermont Co. (1) T. J. Bowman, Ripley. (2) Miss
Estella Duley, New Palestine. (3) 50. (4) 0. S. (6) $500. (7)
300. (8) Wm. Housa, Mt. Pisgah.
Thmnpson, Union Co. (2) Eli Sloop, Rich wood. (3) 42. (4)
0. C. (6) $800. (7) 300. (8) S. N. Smith Rich wood.
Trenton, Delaware Co. (1) H. J. Duckworth, Sunbury. (2)
Jacob Fisher, Sunbury. (3) 88. (4) 0. C. (5) 300. (6) $1500.
(7) 350.
Troiivood, Montgomery Co. (1) J. P. Watson, Dayton. • (2)
Natlian G. Worley. (3)" 125. (4) Miami. (5) $200. (6) $2000.
(7) 400. (8) D. H. Pfoutz. (9) Miss Blanche Gettard.
Troy, Miami Co. (1) Geo. E. Merrill. (2) Mrs. K. M. Judy.
(3) 2.38. (4) Miami. (5) $600. (6) $15,000. (7) 400. (8) W.
McManus. (9) C. W. Duncan.
Two Mile, Auglaize Co. (1) C. J. Hance, Spencerville. (2) Wil-
liam Hastings, Wapakoneta. (3) 105. (4) O. N. W. (6) $2500.
(7) 400. (9) George Baker, Wapakoneta.
Union, Adams Cor, (1) T. J. Bowman, Ripley. (2) H. A.
Gasting, Bgntonville. • (3) 200. (4) 0. S. (6) $900. (7) 550.
(8) Thos.'ShTpley, Bentonville.
Union, Brown Co. (Shinkles Ridge). (1) T. J. Bowman, Riplev.
(2) W. L. Shinkle, Higginsport." (3) 300. (4) 0. S. (5) $125.
(6) $700. (7) 300. (8) W. Metzger, Freeburgh. (9) S. Miraiid;i,
Higginsport.
Union, Gallia Co. See Union Chapel.
t/^mon, Marion Co. (3)40. (4) 0. C. (6) $1500. (7)400.
Union, Miami Co. (1) 0. P. Furnas, Pleasant Hill. (2) A. F.
Thomas, Troy. (3) 75. (4) Miami. (5) $144. (6) $2000. (7)
300. (8) A. F. Thomas, Troy.
Union, Union Co. (1) C. A. Williams, Raymonds. (2) I. W.
Sanaft, Broadway. (3) 100. (4) Central 0. (5) $125. (6) 800.
(7) 250. (8) Alfonzo Young, JNIarysville.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (8) Niiniljer of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of jmstor. (G) Value of chnrch projierty. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Ciuirch treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — OHIO. (3
Union, YmUm Co. (1) J.W. Eblin, Gillispieville, Ross Co. (3)
29. (4) Ohio. ((>) 300. (7) 200. (8) Wm. Mull, Pike Run.
Unio7i, Williams Co. (1) Wm.' X. Deck, Bryan. (2) Wm. N.
Deck, Bryan. (3) 20. (4) 0. N. W. (6) $400. (7) 200. (8) Wm.
N. Deck, Bryan, t
Un;ion Chapel, Athens Co. (3) 25. (4) 0. E. (6) 6300. (7) 400.
(8) Gideon Dye, Guysville.
Union Chapel, Darke Co. (1) Isaac C. Waymire, Jamton, Mont-
cvoraery Co. (2) Wm. Fair, Gettysbursh. (3) 166. (4) Miami.
(5) 8140. (6) 8500. (7) 500.
Union Chapel, Gallia Co. (1) .J. V. Smith, Pine Grove. (2) Jacob
WarcTTT^me Grove. (3) 44. (4) 0. E. (6) 8350. (7) 200. (8)
Henry Qnickel, Pine Grove.
Union Chapel, Preble Co. (2) D. Frame, Eaton. (4) Miami. (7) 200.
Union Cliristian, Darke Co. (1) H. G. HeofFer, North Clayton.
(2) J. N. Edwards, Yorkshire. (3) 60. (4) Ind. E. (6) 8300."^ (7)
125. (8) Stephen Hixson, Willow Dell.
Utica, Licking Co. (1) Enos Peters, Appleton. (2) Mrs. R. A.
Martin. (3)74. (4) Mt. Vernon. (5)8200. (6)82000. (8) J. Martin.
Vaughnmille, Putnam Co. (1) A. Noffeinger. (2) S. W. Gander.
(3) 138. (4) O. N. W. (6) 81500. (7) 450. (8) W. Garney. (9)
J. C. Garner.
Vei'snilles, Darke Co. (2) M. A. Finfrock. (3) 500. (4) Eastern
Ind. (5) 8500. (6) 85500 (7) 400. (9) Wm. Murphy.
Vimr.a Cross Roads, Clark Co. (1) H. E. Butler. (2) J. Climer.
(3) 127. (4) O. C. (5) 8150. (6) 81000. (7) 400. (8) Charles Hodse.
Virginia. See Willow Brook.
Virginia, Coshocton Co. (1) A. C. Hanger, Utica. (2) A. Wright,
Willow Brook. (3) 99. (4) Mt. Vernon. (5) 8115. (6) 81200.
(8) John Shaw, ^^'illow Brook. (9) John McDonald, New Moscow.
Wabash, fiercer Co. (4) Ind. E. (6) 81500. (7) 400.
Wabash Valley, I) -Arke Co. (1) Thomas Butt, North Star. (3)60.
(4) Ind. E. (6) 8800. (7) 250.
Walnut Grove. Clermont Co. (1) J. P. Daughertv, ISIt. Oreb. (2)
E. C. Reed, Williamsburg. (3) 49. (4) 0. S." (6)"81000. (7) 400.
(8) Wm. Vernev, Blowville.
Walnut G^rore'. Darke Co. (1) Thomas Butt, North Star. (2) J.
S. Wise, Versailles. (3) 50. (4) Ind. E. (6) 8600. (7) 200.
Watkins, Union Co. (1) S. A. Caris, Orchard. (2) Isaiah Lame.
(3) 80. (4) 0. C. (6) 81500. (7) 275. (9) (Deacon ) M. R. Hag-ard.
Westboro, Clinton Co. (1) J. B. Lawwill. (2) Kate ]\I. AVood.
(3) 142. (4) O. S. (6) 82500. (7) 500. (8) J. B. Lawwill.
West Cairo, Allen Co. (1) C. J. Hance, Spencerville. (2) E.
Thomas. (3) 125. (4) 0. N. W. (5) 8240. (6) 82000. (7) 375.
(8) Herman Belch. (9) D. Brunsman.
Westfield, Miami Co. (2) B. F. Lanyston, Kessler. (3) 150. (4)
Miami. (6) $1800. (7) 300. (9) (Deacon) B. N. Langston, Kessler.
WeM Grove, Davke, Co. (1) L. D. Brown, Vine. (2) Oren Penny.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (8) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Valne of church priipert)'. (7) Seatinj,' capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
74 CHURCHES. — onto.
Painter Creek. (3) 241. (4) Miami. (5) $100. (6) 8700. (7)
350. (8) A. A. Penny, Painter Creek.
West Liberty, Logan Co. (1) Arthur Henderson, Box 346. (2)
Miss EUa Warner. (3) 40. (4) Miami. (6) $1000. (7) 200. (8)
R. J. Jordon. (^) D. P, Wallace.
We><t Liberty, Morrow Co. (1) C. A. Williams, Raymond. (2)
John W. Watson, Marengo. (3) 68. (4) 0. C. (6) $800. (7) 300.
West Manchester, Prehle Co. (2) Sylvester Welbaum. (3) 22.
(4) Miami. (6) $1500. (7) 200.
West Milton, Miami Co. (1) Henry Y. Rush. (2) Clara Harle.
(3) 150. (4) Miami. (5) $475. (6)' $2500. (7) 600. (8) Moses
Pierce. (9) Rudolph King.
West Union, Miami Co. (1) G. B. Garner, West Milton. (2) J.
W. Kessler, Kessler. (3) 180. (4) Miami. (5) $100. (6) $2000
(7) 500. (8) C. W. Duncan, Kessler.
Westville, Mahonino- Co. (1) J. M. Carter, East Fairfield. (2)
Rehecca F. Randolph, Beloit. (3) 116. (4) Mt. Vernon. (6)
$1500. (7) 450. (8) H Summere, Beloit ; Mary L. Baker, Beloit,
Secretary. (9) Miss Libbie M. Stradling, Beloit.
Westville, Preble Co. (2) Mrs. R. J. Taylor, New Westville. (3)
12. (4) Miami. (6) $100. (7) 300.
White Feather, Shelby Co. (1) Maggie Gillespie, Dupont, Putnam
Co. (2) A. B. Harshliarger, McCartyyille. (3) 40. (4) 0. N. W.
(6) $2000. (7) 300. (8) J. E. Allton, McCartyville. (9) (Deacon)
Samuel Harshbarger, McCartyville.
WicMine School-house. (1) Thomas J. Rice, Glenroy. Jackson Co.
(2) John Riysinge.* (3) 27. (4) Ohio. (8) George Green.*
Wif/ginsviile. See Poplar Chapel, Clermont Co.
Williamsport (Independent), Pickaway Co. (1) G. C. Hill. (2)
C. Clinch. (3) 150. (6) $6000. (7) 500. (9) E. S. Davis.
Wiison's (chapel). (1) W. A. Gross, Springfield. (2) W. H.
Wilson, Plattsburg. (3)61. (4) 0. C. (5) $125. (8) James Wilson,
Orchard.
Wilson Rim.. Pike Co. (1) M. M. Dotson, Byer, Jackson Co. (2)
Geo. Blake, Omega. (3) 55. (4) Ohio. (6) $200. (7) 200. (8)
George Blake, Omega.
Wolf Creek. See Trotwood.
Woodburn, Montgomery Co. (Dayton). (1) B. F. Vaughn, Center-
ville. (3) 15. (6) $500." (7) 225.
]Voodington,I)tiYke Co. (1) W. L. Lundv. (2) Wm.H. Ganger, (3)
73. (4)Ind.E. (5) $125. (6) $1000. (7)275. (8) D. F. Bennett.
Woodstock, Cliampaign Co. (2) F H. Briney. (3) 50. (4) O. C.
(5) $300. (6) $l|)00. (7) 200. (8) Mrs. R. Crawford.
Worstville, Putnam Co. (1) S. E. Smith.* (3) 20.
' Wrightsville, Morgan Co. (3) 93. (4) 0. E. (6) $800. (7) 275.
Yelloio Springs, Greene Co. (1) G. D. Black. (2) C. Ella Keifer.
(3) 167. (4) Miami. (5) $700. (6) $10,000. (7) 800. (8) Rev.
G. D. Black. (9) Mrs. M. E. Lehow.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (,S) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of i):ist<ir. (0) Value of clmrcli property. (7) Seating capacity.
(S) Snperintendent. (9) Cliurcii treasurer. * P. (). unknown.
CHURCHES. — OHIO. 75
Zion Chapel, Franklin Co. (1) J. W. Dennen.* (2) G. W. Gorclan,
Pleasant Corners. (3) 100. (4) Deer Creek. (6) S4000. (8)
James Haughn, Pleasant Corners.
ONTARIO.
Bnhlwm. (2) .Jas. Anderson, Vachell. (3) 30. (4) Ont. (5)
S50. (G) $600. (8) Russell Morton, P>aldwin. (Old facts.)
Bloommqton. (1) J. Willoiighby, StoufFville. (2) Jacob H.
Ramer. (3) 90. (4) Ont. (6) S1200. (8) J. H. Ramer.
Bradley Center. (2) S. Crandell, Centreton. (4) Ont. (Old facts.)
Brougham. (2) R.Philips, Brouo-bam. (3) 28. (5) $39. (6)
$2500. ' (Old facts.)
Castkton. (1) James Prosser. (2) I. Dingman, Morganstown.
(i) Ont. (5) 855. (Old facts.)
Chandos. (1) E. J. Gould. (3) 34. (5) $100. (Old facts.)
Church Hill. (1) John Blathenvick. (2) W. A. Quantz, Ballan-
tra3. (3) 40. (4) Ont. (5) $40. (6) $1000. (8) G. B. Quantz.
(Old facts.)
Crama.Ue. (1) .James Prosser. (2) Robert Palmatier. jMorgans-
town. (3) 44. (4) Ont. (5) SIOO. (6) $700. (Old facts.)
Drayton. (1) J. W. Winans. (4) Ont. (5)) $300.
Eddystone. (1) W. S. Cowle. (2) I. M. Eddv, Grafton. (3) 30.
(4) Ont. (5) $400. (6) $2130. (8) Mrs. Jos. Noble. (Old facts.)
FranMin. (2) Alexander Fletcher, Mt. Albert. (3) 30. (4)
Ont. (5) $165. (6) $600. (8) Benjamin Perrv. (Old focts.)
Kesivick. (1) D. Prosser. (2) W. R. Young, Keswick. (3) 85.
(4) Ont. (5) $200. (6) $3000. (Old facts.)
King. <1) W. S. Cowle. (2) M. .J. Bogart, Kettleby. (3) 40.
(4) Ont. (6) $500. (8) M. J. Bogart, Kettleby. (Old facts.)
Little Britain. (2) D. Prior. (3) 60. (4) Ont. '(5)400. (6) $1200.
Marhham. (1) Wm. ]\[ora:an. (2) G. W. Soruberger, Union ville.
(3)30. (4) Ont. (6) $400. ■ (7) $150. (8) Enos HeisW, Unionville.
Marlcharn Village. (1) J. E. Pilkey. (2) Wm. Reesor, Markham.
(8) Enos Heisev, Unionville. (Old facts.)
Mt. Carmel. (2) James H. Wait, Castleton. (3) 13. (4) Ont.
(6) $500. (Old facts.)
Mt. Pleasant. (1) W. S. Cowle. (2) Emma Heacock, Kettleby.
(3) 13. (4) Ont. (Old facts.)
New Market. (1) C. H. Hainer. (2) L. Lehmon. (3) 100. (4)
Ont. (5) $500. (6) $12,000. (8) Wm. Travis.
Orono. (1) Thomas Garbutt. (2) N. F. Hall. (3) 56. (4) Ont.
(5) $500. (6) $3500. (8) W. W. Trull.
Oshmva. (1) Prosser. (3) 90. (4) Ont. (5) $500. (6) 8150.
(8) J. G. Henry, Cedar Dale. (Old facts.)
Pine Grove. ' (4) Ont. (Old facts.)
QueensviUe. (1) S. Clark, Heswick. (2) John Coweison. (S) 20.
(8) J. Coweison.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk ff.) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. ■■ P. O. unknown.
76 CHURCHES. — ONTARIO.
Ringtvood. (1) J. Willouohbv. (4) Ont. (Old facts.)
Scott. (2).J.B. Lemon, Sanford. (3)20. (4) Ont. (5) $120. (6)
$300. (Old facts.)
Seagrave. (2) Miss Liza Pickle, Seagrave. (3) 10. (4) Ont. (5)
$70. (6) $200. (Old tacts.)
Whitevale. (1) J. C. I'ilkey. (2) A. Vero, Whitevale. (4) Ont.
(Old facts.)
PENNSYLVANIA.
Antioch, Fulton Co. (1) Jas. R. Logue, Pine Ridge. (2) Wm.
C. Peck, Covalt. (3) 52. (4) Pa. S. (6) $600. (7) 300. (9) Wm.
C. Peck, Covalt.
Bear Lake, Warren CIo. (1) G. E. Spring, Corr.y. (2) Mrs. E. M.
Phillips. (3)25. (4) Erie. (6) $800. (7) 300. '(8) A. P. Phillips.
Beaver Goitre, Crawford Co. (1) B. Mason, Springboro. (2) J.
C. Drury. _ (3) 96. (4) Erie. (6) $2500. (7) 300. (8) J. C. Drury.
Bentlysville, Washington Co. (3) 18. (4) Monongahela Valley.
(9) E. Hawkins.
Bethel, Bedford Co. (1) W. A. Dofflemyer, Purcell. (2) D. May,
Purcell. (3) 40. (4) Ray's Hill. (6) $800. (7) 300. (8) Emanuel
Miller, Purcell.
Black Oah Ridge, Fulton Co. (1) Jos. Barney, Clearville. (2) W.
H. Barney, Franklin Mills. (3) 35. (4) Pa. S. (6) $100. (7) 100.
Black Valley Union. See Valley Union.
Blue Eye, Warren Co. (1) G. E. Spring, Corry. (2) Martin Jack-
son, Columbus. (3) 22. (4) Erie. (6) $400. (7) 150.
Buck Valley, Fulton Co. (?) (1) W. A. Dofflemyer, Purcell, Bed-
ford Co. (2) Isaiah Lehman, Buck Vallev. (3) 35. (4) Rav's
Hill. (6) $600. (7)400. (8) M. M. Boor. "^
Buck Valley, Fulton Co. (?) (1) Joseph Barney, Clearville. (2)
Daniel Ritz. (3) 36. (4) Pa. S. (6) $800. (7) 400.
Carversville, Bucks Co. (1) J. H. French. (2) Emma E. Doan.
(3) 56. (4) N. J. (5) 340. (6) $6000. (7) 300. (8) Mrs. Lydia
C. Fenton. (9) Daniel Gotwals, Gardenville.
Cedar Grove, Fulton Co. (1) A. R. Garland, Buck Valley, and
M. L. Sipes, Enmiaville. (2) G. N. Garland, Dickey's Mountain.
(3) 70. (4) Pa. S. (6) $1400. (7) 300. (8) W. A. Hockensmitl),
Franklin Mills.
Clarkmille, Greene Co. (3) 40. (4) Monongahela Valley. (6)
$1500. (7) 200. (9) W. S. Mory.
Clearville, Bedford Co. (1) A." R. Garland, Buck Vallev. (2)
Caleb Cooper. (3) 16. (4) Ray's Hill.
Corner, Tioga Co. (2) Carrie Scott, Sabinsville. (3)15. (4) Tioga
River. (9) (Deacon) Noah Weeks.
Columbus (1st). See Blue Eye.
Corry (Mission), Erie Co. (1) G. E. Spring. (4) Erie.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk (3) Number of niembors. (4) Conference.
(.'i) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of ehnrcli proportv. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Clitircli treasnrer. * P. O. unknown.'
CHURCHES. — PENNSYLVANIA. il
Deemston, Wtishington Co. (o) 25. (4) Monongahela Valley.
(9) Jackson Thomj)son.*
Drakdoivn, Erie Co. (2) L. F. Griswold, Itley. (8) 90. (4) Erie.
(5) $400. (6) $2500. (7) 400. (8) L. F. Griswold, Itley.
East Lawrence, Tioga Co. (1) H. A. Stratton, Lawrenceville. (2)
Amy Tilford, Lawrenceville. (3) 40. (4) Tioga River. (5) $250.
(6) $2000. (7) 250. (9) Willis Keep, Soniers Lane.
East Sprhu/fidd, Erie Co. (1) A. L. Ferguson. (2) P.M. Brin-
dle. (3) 145. (4) Erie. (6) $3500. (7) 300. (8) Mrs. A. Groy.
(9) Jos. H. Crew, N. Springfield.
Ebenezer. See Philadelphia 1st.
Erie, Erie Co. (1) Myron Tyler, 905 Walnut St. (2) Miss Mar-
tha A. Nason, 349 West 9th St. (3) 46. (4) Erie.' (5) $200. (6)
$3500. (7) 160. (8) Hermon Eldridge, 930 State St. (9) D. W.
Nason, 349 West 9th St.
Evergreen, Bradford Co. (1) Jolin H. Cheesman. (2) Carrie Cor-
son. (3)100. (4) Tioga River. (6) $2000. (7)300.
Fairvieiv, Bedford Co. (1) W. A. Dofflemyer, Purcell. (2)
Emanuel Miller, Purcell. (3) 83. . (4) Ray's Hill. (6) $1500. (7)
400. (8) T. J. Campbell, Piney Creek. (9) John Morse.*
Fairview, Erie Co. (1) H. L. GrifRng, cor. 24th and Parade Sts.,
Erie. (2) Mrs. G. C. Zindel. (3) 18. (4) Erie. (5) $100. (6)
$600. (7) 200. (8) David Yeagla.
Franklin, Erie Co. (1) H. L. Griffina-, cor. 24th and Parade Sts.,
Erie. (2) W^illis Lesure, Edinboro. (3) 30. (4) Erie. (8) Charles
Billings, Edinboro.
FranklindaJe (1st), Bradford Co. (1) John H. Cheesman, Ever-
green, Bradford Co. (2) Helen M. Blake. (3) 37. (4) Tioga
River. (5) $100. (6) $2000. (7) 350. (8) Wm. B. Shiner. (9)
John Cole.
Gapsville, Bedford Co. (1) John H. Barney, Hancock, Md., and
M. L. Sipes, Emmaville. (2) A. K. Bottenfield, Ray's Hill. (3)
77. (4) Pa. S. (6) $1200. (7) 500.
Gilmore School-house, Washington Co. (3) 33. (4) Pa. W. (7) 100.
airard (1st), Erie Co. (1) H. u. Griffing, Erie. (2) G. H. Bogett,
Francis. (3) 16. (4) Erie. (6) $1200. ('7) 200. (8) J. E. Smith.*
Gira.rd and Franklin. See Girard. Erie Co.
Gooseberry, Bedford Co. (1) Wm. C. Garland, Hyndman. (3)
18. (4) Ray's Hill. (7) 150.
Greenfield, Bedford Co. (1) W. A. Dofflemyer, Purcell. (2) Jas.
Morse, Piney Creek. (3) 16. (4) Ray's Hill (6) $300. (7) 150.
Greenfield, Bedford Co. (1) Jos. Barney, Clearville. (2) Philip
Shipley, Piney Creek. (3) 30. (4) Pa. S. (6) $500. (7) 250. (8)
D. P. Osborne, Piney Creek.
Gulf Mills, Montgomery Co. (1) J. B. Clark. (2) Mrs. Minnie
Lawson. (3) 45. (4) New Jersey. (5) $400 and pars. (6) $2000.
(7) 350 (8) F. Light, Conshohocken, Pa. (9) Frederic Light, Con-
shohocken.
(1) Pastor. (2) fllerk. (3) Numher of member.-^. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Sealing capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O- unknown.
78 CHURCHES. — PENNSYLVANIA.
Hare Creek, Erie Co. (Ti G. E. Si)riiicr, Corry. (2) Mrs. Ina E.
Yeager, Wheelock. (3) 49. (4) Erie. \b) $100. (6) $1000. (7)
200. (8) A. W. Johnson, Wheelock. (9) Mn^. C. H. Yeager,
Wlieelock.
Hyndman, Bedford Co. (1) Wm. C. Garland. (2) George Stobbs.
(8) 41. (4) Ray's Hilh (6) $700. (7) 300.
Javiemn, Tioga Co. (3) 20. (4) Tioga River.
Jerusalem, Fulton Co. (1) Jas. R. Logue, Pine Ridge. (2) John
McKee, Locust Grove. (3) 37. (4) Southern Pa. (5) $35.35. (6)
$800. (?) (7) 300. (8) Isaiah Layton, 8r., Locust Grove.
Jervmlem, Fulton Co. (1) W. A. Dofflemver, Purcell, Bedford
Co. (2) Jas. A. Diehl, Locust Grove. (3) 25: (4) Ray's Hilh (6)
$1200. (?) (7) 300.
Knoxville. Tioga Co. (2) Mrs. Cordelia Adams. (3) 80. (4)
Tioga River. (5) $400. (6) $4000. (7) 350. (8) J. L. Box. (9)
David Tj. Adams.
Lewisburq, Union Co. (1) W. J. Revnolds. (2) Miss Annie
Evans. (3) 103. (4) N. J. (5) S600. (H) $16,000. (7) 400. (8)
J. 'J\ Hate. (9) Samuel Slifer.
Mfidisonville, Lackawanna Co. (1) J. E. Besemer. (2) Thomas
Walters. (3) 80. (4) N. J. (6) $1800. (7) 250. (8) Mrs. L.
Braun. • (9) E. Swartz.
Meinorial.' See Union Memorial, Bedford Co.
Milliganh Cove, Bedford Co. (1) W. C. Garland, Hvndman. (2)
D. N. Swartzwelder, Buffalo Mills. (3) 60. (4) Ray's Hill. (6)
$1000. (7) 450. (8) L. B. Carpenter, Buffalo Mills. (9) L. B.
Carpenter, Buffalo Mills.
Mt. Hope. (1) B. A. Cooper, Chaneysville. (2) Henry Collins,
Flintstone. (3) 73. (4) Rav's Hill. (6) $800. (7) 300. .
M. Union, Bedford Co. [l) M. L. Sipes, Emmaville. (2) F. J.
Zembower, Everett. (3) 84. (4) Pa. Southern. (8) Miss M. Morris,
Everett. (9) Wilson McDaniel, Mench.
M. f mum, Bedford Co. (2) Jos. Williams, Everett. (3)14. (4)
Ray's Hill. (6) $600. (7) 500.
Mt. Zion, Bedford Co. (1) B. A. Cooper, Chanevsville. (2) Geo.
Tewell, Elbinsville. (3)119. (4) Ray's HiU. (6) $800. (7)400.
(8) John Cooper, Chaneysville. (9) F. W. Robinett, Elbinsville.
Philadelphia (" Ebenezer ") (1st Independent). (1) E. D. Ham-
mond. (2) Thos. Bowers. (3) 167. (4) None. (5) $800. (6)
$25,000. (8) John Blood, 3027 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, Mt. Zion, Philadelphia Co. (1) John Conrad, 818
N. Fifteenth St., Phila. (2) Geo. \X. Mitchell, 213 Monroe St.,
Phila. (3)38. (4) N.J. (6) $13,000. (7)400. (8) See Clerk.
Pine Grove, Bedford Co. (3) 17. (4) Pa. S. (6) $800. (7) 300.
Fine Valley, Warren Co- (1) Rev. Geo. Rockwell, Bear Lake.
(2) Mrs. E. A. Barker, Bear Lake. (3) 36. (4) Erie. (6) $300.
(7) 200. (8) Jasper Ball, Columbus. (9) John Street, Corrv,
Erie Co.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (-S) Number of memljers. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. — PENNSYLVANIA. / "•>
Pipe's Run, Bedford Co. (1) Jniues Locue, Chanijnon. Fjivette
Co. (2) Barton C. Foor, Cvplier. (3) 23. (4) Pa. J^. (6) 8100.
(7) 100. (8) Henry Penrod, Tatesville.
Pleasant Grove, Fulton Co. (1) A. R. Garland. Buck Valley. (2)
Alfred Peck, Needmore. (3) 50. (4) Ray's Hill. (5) S2o. (6)
SIOOO. (7) 400. (8) Alfred Peck. Needmore.
Pleasant Union, Bedford Co. (2) Emma Mills. Clearyille. (3)
36. (4) Pa. S. (6) S500. (7) 300.
Prosperity, Bedford Co. (1) B. A. Cooper, Chaneysville. (2)
Wesley Bennett. Flintstone, Md. (3) 25. (4) Ray's Hill. (6)
S800. (7) 300. (8) A. Willison, Flintstone, Md.
Providence, Bedford Co. (1) A. R. Garland, Buck Valley. (2)
B. Hughes, Everett. (3) 17. (4) Ray's Hill. (6) 8400. (7) 300.
Ray's Cove, Bedford Co. (1) Jos. Barney, Clearyille. (2) S. S.
Foor, Eyerett. (3)41. (4) Pa. S. (6)8500. (7) 3(K). (8) S.J.
N. Foor, Eyerett.
Ray'.s Cove, Bedford Co. (1) B. A. Cooper, Chanevsyille and
J. R. Logue, Pine Rido-e. (3)9. (4) Ray's Hill.
Rock Hill, Bedford Co. (1) Jos. Barney, Clearville. (2) Harry
Mearkle, INlattie. (3) 111. (4) Pa. S. (6) 81000. (7) 400. (9)
Sylyanus Mearkle, Clearyille.
'Sideling Hill, Fulton Co. (1) John H. Barney, Haneock, Md.
and A. R. Garland, Buck Valley. (2) Wm. C. Mann, SiVluvia.
(3) 116. (4) Ray's Hill. (6) 81000. (7) 500. (9) O. T. Mellott,
Sipes Hill.
Springboro, Crawford Co. (1) B. Mason. (2) Miss S. A. Chap-
man. (3) 95. (4) Erie. (5) 8600. (6) 82500. (7) 300. (8)
A. R. Sturteyant.
Spring Creek, \\'arren Co. (2) Mrs. Melissa Chase, Corry. (3) 12.
(4) Erie. (7) 50. (8) John Chase, Corry.
Tatesville, Bedford Co. (1) James R. Logue, Pine Ridge. (2)
George W.Tate. (3) 18. (4) Southern Pa.' (6) 8400. (7) 200.
Tonoloivay, Fulton Co. (1) John H. Barney, Hancock, Md. (2)
Denton Peck, Coyalt. (3) 9. (4) Southern Pa. (5) 825. (6)
8800. (7) 400. (8) Amos Sharp, Coyalt.
Tullytown, Bucks Co. (1) E. E. Mitchell. (2) Edward Hellings.
(3) 30. (4) N, J. (5) 8400. (6) 83000. (7) 400. (8) Edward
Woodington. (9) Jacob White.
Union Memoricd, (Memorial) Bedford Co. (1) Jos. Barney,
Clearville. (2) Ephraim Wilkies, Mench. (3) 64. (4) Pa. S.
(6) 81000. (7) 400. (8) P. Clark, Mench.
Unify, Westmoreland Co. (1) A. S. Seese and John Kin<:snorth,
Pleasant Unity. (3)5. (4) Pa. W.
Valleij Union, Bedford Co. (1) W. C. Garland, Hyndman. (2)
Michael Gillian, Clearville. (3) 17. (4) Ray's Hill. (6) 81000.
(8) Josiah Leisure.
Washington, Erie Co. (1) George D. Shear, McLallen's Corners.
(2) Mrs. Stella Sherwood, McLallen's Corners. (3) 89. (4) Erie
(1) Pastor. (2) ('lerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
80 CHUKCHES. — PEN>;SYLVANIA.
Pa. (6)81500. (7)300. (8) Mrs. E. Gleeton, McLallen's Comers.
(9) Benjamin Trow, INIcLallen's Corners.
Waterford, Erie Co. (2) G: E. Ormsbe. (3)23. (4) Erie. (6)
S500. (7) 200. (8) G. E. Orrasbe.
West Branch, Potter Co. (1) Henry Davy,Sabinville. (2) Wm.
Osgood. (3) 16. (4) Tioua River. (5) $100. (7) 60. (8) H.J.
Campbell. (9) John Dibble.
West- Overton. (4) Ray's Hill.
West Pike (1st), Potter Co. (1) Elijah F. Mott.* (2) Mrs.
Maud Vincent. (3) 24. (4) Tioga River. (8) George Vincent.*
(9) (Deacon) George W. Vincent.*
Whips Cove, Fulton Co. W. A. Dofflemver and A. R. Garland,
Pinev Creek. (2) Nathan W. Mellott, Locust Grove. (3) 34. (4)
Ray's Hill. (6) $2000. (8) James Taylor Bohm, Locust Grove.
Whimps Gap, Fayette Co. (3) 48. (4) Pa. W.
RHODE ISLAND.
Foster Centre, Providence Co. (2) Walter I. Stone. (3) 85. (4)
R. I. and Mass. (6) $1500. (7) 300. (8) Adelia V. Sweet.
Moosup Valley, Providence Co. (1) G. \V. Kennedy. (2) J. W.
Phillips. (3) 80. (4) R. I. and Mass. (6) $1800. (7) 125. (8)
Mrs. M. A. Dexter.
Portsmouth. See South Portsmouth.
Providence (Broad St.). (1) C. A. Tillinghast, 327 Potter's Ave.
(2) Henry A. Buffin^ton, 1 Falcon St. (3) 195. (4) R. I. and
Mass. (5) $1200. (6J $25,000. (7) 600. (8) C. E. Barrett, 3 New
Fenner Ave. (9) Joseph R. Durham, 468 Pine St.
Rice Cit)j, Kent Co. (2) Mrs. Ennna A. Fairbank, Greene. (3)
91. (4) R. I. and Mass. (5) $350. (6) $3000. (7) 400. (8) Rev.
S. Tillinghast, Onew, Conn.
Rockland, Providence Co. (2) H. W. Seamans. (3) 11(> (4) R.
I. and Mass. (5) $400. (6) $1500. (7) 200. (8) ]\Iiss S. E. Olney.
(9) Cora L. Patterson.
South Portsmouth, Newport Co. (1) A. A. Morton. (2) Elbert A.
Sisson. (3) 112. (4) R. L and Mass. (5) $700. (6) $6000. (7)
250. (8) A. E. Berden. (9) B. B. White.
Summit, Kent Co (2) G. M. Nichols. (3) 24. (4) R. I. and
Mass. (6) $2000. (7) 200. (8) H. M. Tillinghast.
Westerly (Broad St.), Washington Co. (1) T. S. Weeks, 45 Grove
Ave. (2) Wm. S. Martin, 42 Cross St. (3) 269. (4) R. I. and
Mass. (5) $900. (6) $8000. (7) 450. (8) J. Thompson. (9)
Charles H. Ledward, 10 Spruce St.
TEXAS.
Agness, Parker Co. (3) 11. (4) Tex. N. (7) 100.
Ali/mo, Parker Co. (3) 13. (4) Tex. N. (7) 125.
East Mound, Wise Co. (3) 14. (4) Tex. N. (7) 60.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(')) Hillary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) yuperintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES. TEXAS. 81
Freemont. (2) George Zackrey. (4) Tex. N. W. (8) W. S. Hol-
ley, Poolville, Parker Co.
Independence. (1) G. W. Scott, Boonville. (3) 34.
Peaster, Parker Co. (3) 14. (4) Tex. N. (7) 100.
Plainview, Grayson Co. (1) G. W. Scott, Boonville. (2) Sarah
E. Donner, Sherman. (3) 26. (4) Tex. N.
Prairie Branch. (1) G. W. Scott, Boonville. (4) Texas N.
VERMONT.
Calais, Washington Co. (1) Orin Davis. (2) Mrs. Mary Fuller.
(3) 55. (4) Vt. W. (5) $100. (6) S1200. (7) 300. (8) E. H.
Stickney, Worcester, Vt.
Ccntreville, Lamoille Co. See Union.
Hijde Park, Lamoille Co. See Union.
Jay, Orleans Co. (1) Elder Cisco. (2) B. F. Place, North Trov.
(3) 40. (4) Vt. W. (6) SoO. (7) 75.
Lincula, Addison Co. (1) C. D. Burdick. (2) Mrs. Ella M. But-
terfield. (3) 50. (4) Vt. W. (6) Baptists and Christians own it
in company. (7) 300.
Union (Hyde Park), Laoville Co. (1) Edward W. ,West. (2)
Miss Alletta Peak. (3) 40. (8) Ambrose Collins, Centreville
(Hyde Park).
iVest Randolph, Orange Co. (1) G. W. Morrow. (2) Ferdinand
Fish. (3) 15a (4) None. (5) 81000. (6) 88000. (7) 300. (8)
Clarence Mann. (9) (Trustee) xVustin A. Smith.
Woodstock. (1) and (2) Moses Kidder. (3) 120. (5) $480. (6)
816,000. (8) E. Montague. (9) H. B. Reed.
VIRGINIA.
Antioch. (1) J. P. Barrett, Raleigh, N. C. (2) F. J. Clements,
Windsor. (3) 328. (4) Va. E. (5) 8300. (6) 82000.
Antioch, Rockingham Co. (1) D. A. Barnev, Lacey Springs, (3)
78. (4) Va. Valley. (5) 8300.
Barretfs (near Ivor), Southampton Co. (1) M. B. Barrett. (2)
J. D. Pond, Airfield. (3)137. (4) Va. E. (5)860. (6)8600. (8)
W. J. Loin, Airfield.
Berea, Nansemond Co. (1) M. L. Hurley. (2) A. Savage, Norfolk,
(3) 128. (4) Va. E. (5) 8350. (6) 81400. (8) Thomas R. Gaskins,
Cartwright's Wharf.
Berea, Norfolk Co. (1) J. T. Kitchen, Windsor. (2) M. W.
Hollowell, Great Bridge. (3) 132. (4) Va. E. (5) 8225. (6)
81500. (8) N. Olney, Great Bridge.
Berkley. (1) C. J. Jones, .Jr. (2) B. T. Townsend. (3)95. (4)
E. Va. (5) 8937.78. (6) 87000. (7) 500. (8) D. J. Bowden.
Bethany, Southampton Co. (1) R. A. Ricks. (2) T. J. Lawrence,
South Quay. (3) 79. (4) Va. E. (5) 8150. (6) 81800. (8) T.
J. Lawrence, South Quay.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of [lastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(S) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
6
82 CHURCHES. — VIRGINIA.
Bethlehem, Nansemond Co. (1) H. H. Butler, Suffolk. (2) J. W.
Faulk, Suffolk. (3) 254. (4) Va. E. (5) $200. (6) $1600. (9)
David McClenny, Myrtle.
Bethlehem, Rockingham Co. (1) D. A. Barney, Lacey Springs. (2)
J.J.Lincoln. (3)100. (4) Va. Valley. (6) $1000. (7)450.
Brown's Cove, Albemarle Co. (1) J. W. Dofileniyre, Mill Bank.
(2) James F. Morris. (3) 22. (4) Va. C (7) 100.
Burton's Grove. (1) M. W. Butler, Waverly. (2) A. W. Parsons,
Airfield. (3)110. (4) Va. E. (5) $100. (6) $1200. (8). Richard
Burton, Airfield.
Cedar Grove, Rockingham Co. (2) Abram Liskey, Harrison-
burg. (3) 14. (4) Va. C.
Centerville, Prince George Co. (1) M. W. Butler, Waverly. (2)
A. F. Hatch, Disputanta. (3) 32. (4) Va. E. (5) $65. (6) $325.
Chapel (7rot'e,lsle of Wight Co. (1) F. E. Jordan, Holland. (2)
J. J. Ely, Windsor. (3)232. (4) Va. E. (Col.). (5)94. (6)
$850. (7) 300. (8) J. J. Ely, Windsor.
Christian Antioch. (1) S. A. Howell, Carrsville. (3) 17. (4) Va.
E. (Col.). (5) 13. (6) $100.
Corinth. (1) S. A. Howell, Carrsville. (2) W. A. Copeland. (3)
285. (4) Va. E. (Col.). (5) $165. (6) $1800.
Cypress Chapel. H. H. Butler, Suffolk (2) W. A. King, Suffolk.
(3) 325. (4) Va. E. (5) $225. (6) $2000. (8) J. B. Harrell.
Dry Run, Shenandoah Co. (1) J. W. Dolflemyer, Elkton, Rock-
ingham Co. (2) Addison Munch, Seven Fountains. (3) 13. (4)
Va. C.
East Liberty, Page Co. (1) D. A. Barney, Lacey Springs. (2) A.
J. Kite, Grove Hill, Page Co. (3) 92. (4) Va. C. (6) $600. (7)
250. (8) Robert Camel, Grove Hill.
East Norfolk. (4) Va. E.
Franklin. (1) J. W. Barrett, Raleigh, N. C. (2) I. W. Norfieet.
(3) 20. (4) Va. E. (5) $150. (6) $3000. (8) I. W. Norfieet.
Gate's Mission. (1) K. J. Billups, Somerton. (4) Va. E (Col). ?
Green Hill. (4) Va. E. (Col.).
Handsome's. (2) ? R. D. Quillin. (4) Va. E.
Hebron. (1) C. C Peele, Elon College, N. C. (2) Rev. R. H.
Holland, Elwood. (3) 129. (4) Va. E. (5) $75. (6) $1000. (7)
300. (8) Jethro Raiford, Carrsville.
Heson, Mecklenberg Co. (1) E. T. Isley.
Holy Neck. (1) M. L. Hurley. (2) B. G. Porter, Holland. (3)
443. (4) Va. E. (5) $400. (6) $2500. (8) Wm. H. Norfieet.
Homesville, Sussex Co. (1) K. J. Billups, Somerton. (3) 6. (4)
Va. E. (Col.).. (6) $150. (7) 250. (9) (Deacon) Martha Parker,
Littleton.
Ingham, Page Co. See East Liberty.
Ingrams. (1) P. T. Klapp, Youngsville, N. C.^/V'e C -* '-U
Isle of Wight Court House. (1) J. T. Kitchen, Windsor. (2) R.
L. Snivey. (3) 46. (4) Va. E. (5) $150.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (.3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. ' * P. O. unknown."
CHURCHES. VIRGINIA. 83
Ivor, Southampton Co. (2) J. W. Brittle, Jr. (3) B2. (4) Va. E.
(5) $80. (6) $1000. (8) G. W. Brittle.
Johiisoii's Grove, Southampton Co. (1) J. P. Barrett. (2) J. \V.
Johnson, Vicksville. (3) 99. (4) Va. E. (5) $125. (6) $800.
Joppa, Shenandoah Co. (1) James W. Dofflmyer, Mill Bank. (2)
John W. Glenn, Edith. (3) 64. (4) Va. C. (6) "$500. (7) 250. (8)
Samuel B. Bowman, Edith.
Laurel mil. (1) Frank Jordan, Holland. (2) W. T. Howell,
Carrsville. (3) 101. (4) Va. E. (Col.). (5) $30. (G) $300. (8)
A. J. Howell, Carrsville.
Leaksville, Page Co. (1) D. A. Barney, Lacy Si)rings. (2) G. W.
Rothgeb. (3)54. (4) Va. C. (8) G. W. Rothgeb (9) G. W. Rothgeb.
Liberty Springs, Nansemond Co. (1) J. T. Kitchen, Windsor. (2)
F. E. Parker, Savage's Crossing. (3) 171. (4) Va. E. (5) $150.
(5) $1300. (8) J. W. Rawls, Nurney ville.
Zwi;?7/e, Rockingham Co. (1) D. A. Barney, Lacey Springs. (3)
30. (4) Va. Valley. (5) $75.
Lone Star, Norfolk Co. (1) J. S. Summer. (2) Michael Epps,
No. 2 Liberty St., Norfolk. (3) 44. (4) Va. E. (Col.). (6) $2200.
(7) 500. (9) (Deacon) Edward Plummers.
Mercy Seat, Southampton Co. (1) K. J. Billups, Somerton. (3) 7.
(4) Va. E. (Col.). (6) Land $25. (9) (Deacon) Isely Paker.
Morning Star. (1) J. M. Edlow.* (3) 19. (4) Va. E. (Col.).
Mt. Ararat. (1) F. E. Jordan, Holland. (2) R. J. Mealter.* (3)
126. (4) Va. E. (Col.). (5) $33. (6) $650. (8) E. Morris, Suffolk.
Mt. Carmel (near Ivor). (1) M. B. Barrett, Ivor. (2) P. D.
Howell, Windsor. (3) 259. (4) Va. E. (5) $125. (6) 1200. (7)
500. (8) I. St. Duck, Windsor.
Mt. Lebanon, Page Co. (1) J. Tamkin, Edith, Shenandoah Co. (2)
Franklin McAlister, Grove Hill. (3) 71. (4) Va. C. (6) $250.
(7) 300.
Mt. Pleasant, Rockingham Co. (1) J. W. Doffiemyre. (2) W. D.
Dotflemyre, Mill Bank. (3) 67. (4) Va. C. (6) $350. (7) 250.
Mt. Zion (Crittenden's). (1) H. H. Butler. (2) G. W. Haugh-
wont. (3) 42. (4) Va. E. (5) $85. (6) 83500.
Mt. Zion, Page Co. (2) ^NI. C. Painter, Sands. (3) 27. (4j Va. C.
(6) $150. (7) 200.
Muddy Creek. (1) D. A. Barney, Lacey Springs. (2) F. H.
Showatter, Chrisman, (3) 15. (4) Va. Valley.
Naumans, Page Co. (1) D. A. Barney, Lacey Springs. (3) 25.
(4) Va. C.
Xetv Hope, Norfolk Co. (3) 90. (4) Va. E. (Col.) (6) $1500. (7) 400.
New Lebanon, Surry Co. (1) M. W. Butler. (2) 0. V. Cockes,
Spottsville. (3) 40. (4) Va. E. (5) $60. (6) $1000. (8) E. C.
Cockes, Spottsville.
Newport, Page Co. (1) D. A. Barney, Lacey Springs, assisted by
G. W. Rothgeb. (2) Martin V. Louderback, Alma. (3) 77. (4)
Va. C. (5) $25. (6) $300. (7) 300.
(Ij Pa«tor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent, (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
84 CHURCHES. VIRGINIA.
New Salem, Rockingham Co. (1) J. \V. Dofflemyre, Mill Bank. (2)
Zebeclee Marshall, Swiftrun. (3) 23. (4) Va. C. (6) $200. (7) 300.
Norfolk. (1) C. J. Jones, 1 Tazewell St. (2) F. A. Jones, 65
Boush St. (3) 63. (4) Va. E. (8) A. M. Eley. (9) Col. Alex.
Savage, 65 Boush St.
Oakland, Nansemond Co. (1) H. H. Butler. (2) A. L. Saunders,
Everett's. (3) 104. (4) Va. E. (5) $150. (6) $1200.
Palmyra, Shenandoah Co. (1) James W. Dofflemyer, Mill Bank.
(2) John Wm. Carper, Edinburgh. (3) 46. (4) Va. C.
Phnjile Hill, Green Co. (1) J. W. Dofflemyie, Mill Bank. (2)
Iden Shiflett, Smithland. (3) 80. (4) Va, C. (6) $400. (7) 800.
Plains. (1) D. A. Barney, Lacey Springs. (2) Mrs. Timl^erville.
(4) Va. Valley.
Pleasant Grove. (1) P. T. Klapp, Youngsville. (2) D. F. Farmer,
News Ferry. (3) 300. (4) N. C. & Va. (5) $300. (6) $2000. (8)
J. J. Russell, News Ferry, Va.
Pleasant Grove. (1) S. A. Howell. (3) 117. (4) Va. E. (Col.)
(5) $90. (6) $500.
Providence, Norfolk Co. (1) R. A. Ricks. (2) F. L. Portlock,
Great Bridge. (3) 90. (4) Va. E. (5) $300. (6) $2500. (8)
Samuel A. Etheredge.
Providence. (1) J. T. Jones. (3) 71. (4) Va. E. (Col.) (5) $45.
(6) $250.
Roanoke Chapel, Mecklinburg Co. (1) R. D. Johnson. (2) James
P. Lewis, Palmer's Springs. (3) 73. (4) N. C. (Col.) (6) $150.
(7) 250.
St. Luke (near Berlin, Southampton Co). (1) K. J. Billups,
Somerton. (2) Jas. Brown.* (3) 100. (4) Va. E. (Col.) (8)
Jas. Brown.*
Scdem. (3) 23. (4) Va. C.
Sharon. (3) 56. (4) Va. E. (6) $500.
Spring Hill (1) M. W. Butler, Waverly. (2) R. T. West,
Waverly Station. (3) 115. (4) Va. E. (5) $200. (6) $1000. (8)
Dr. O. H. Baird, Waverly Station.
Suffolk. (1) W. W. Staley. (2) B. F. Cutchin. (3) 216. (4)
Va. E. (5) $900. (6) $7000. (8) Prof. P. J. Kernodle.
Union, Southampton Co. (1) J. W. Barrett, Franklin. (2) J. E.
Scott, Isaacs. (3) 134. (4) Va. E. (5) $100. (6) $1000.
Union. (1) S. B. Klapp, Youngsville. (2) J. W. Winfrie.*
(3) 172. (4) N. C. & Va. (5) S125. (6) $1000. (8) C. P. Wall,
Virgilina.
Union, Surry Co. (1) M. W. Butler, Waverly. (2) C. W. Whit-
more, Dendron. (3) 88. (4) Va. E. (5) $100. (6) $1000. ^S)
Chas. H. Andrews, Spring Grove.
Union Hill, Sussex Co. (1) S. A. Howell. (2) F. T. Ricks, Sil-
verton. (3) 200. (4) Va. E. (Col.) (5) $120. (6) $1000. (8) J.
A. Diggs. (9) (Deacon) Jas. L. Hamlin.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(4) Salary of pastor. (6) Value of cliiirch property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHUECHES. — VIRGINIA. 85
Waverly, Sussex Co. (1) M. W. Butler. (2) J. W. Johnson. (3)
61. (4) Va. E. (5) S150. (6) $1500.
Westerley Grove, Warwick Co. (3) 30. (4) Va. E. (Col.) (6) S250.
(7) 200.
\Vhite Hall, Rockingham Co. (1) .J. W. Dofflemyer, Mill Bank.
(2) Noah Burkholder* (3) 56. (4) Va. C.
WhuUor, Isle of Wight Co. (1) M. B. Barrett. (2) INI. L. Wat-
kins. (3) 62. (4) Va. E. (5) $100. (6) $1500. (8) C. P.
Smith.
ZUm. (1) F. E. -Jordan, Holland. (2) A. H. Lee. (3) 264. (4)
Va. E. (Col.). (5) 8100. (6) $1500. (8) Daniel Dukes, Whaley-
ville. (9) W. H. Reid, WhaleyYille.
WEST VIRGINIA.
Harmon. (1) John H. Barney, Hancock, Md. (2) M. S. John-
ston. (3) 62. (4) W. Va.
Henderson. (1) R S. Fierbaugh, Winfield. (2) Norman Gibson.
(4) S. W. W. Va.
Kelterman, Grant Co. (3) 22. (4) W. Va.
Mountain Valley (near Arlee), Mason Co. (3) 63. (4) S. W. W.
Va. (6) $400. (7) 175.
Mount Zhn. W. H. H. Knight, Champion, Fayette Co., Pa. (2)
Silas Smith, Alaska. (3) 13.
OaJc Dale. (1) A. G. B Powers, Hopeyille. Grant Co. (2) John
A. Rumer, Moorefield, Hardy Co. (3) 48. (4) W. Va. (6) $250.
(7) 100. (9) Geo. Benzonhaver, Moorefield, Hardy Co.
Oak Ridge, Putnam Co. (3) 42. (4) S. W. W. Va.
Ohio Union Christian Chapel, Mason Co. (1) Robt. Fierbaugh,
Winfield. (2) Jas. G. Duncan, Wyoma. (3) 73. (4) 0. E. (6)
$40(1 (7) 200. (8) Thos. Lee, Five Mile.
Red Creelc, Tucker Co. (1) .John Wade. (2) W. J. Collins. (3)
80. (4) W. Vn. (6) $500. (7) 100? (8) A. B. Flanagan.
Rich Mountain. (1) John Wade, Red Creek, Tucker Co. (2) I.
W. Roy. (3) 53. (4) W. Va. (8) Albert Smith.
Richwoods, Tucker Co. (1) S. S. Lambert. (2) S. S. Lambert.
(3) 76. (4) W. Va. (6) $400 and $200. (7) 300. (8) Jacob
Armentrout.
SmoJce Holes. (2) W. L. Ivetterman, ICetterman, Grant Co. (3)
27. (4)W.Va.
Timber Ridge, Ham shire Co. (1) W. C. Garland, Hyndman, Pa.
(2) Mahlon Garvin, High View, Va. (3) 196. (4) Va. C. (5) $150.
(6) $3000. (7) 400. (8) A. T. Morris, Hook's Mills.
West Charleston, Kanawha Co. (1) Robert S. Fierbaugh, Win-
field, Putnam Co. (2) .John W. Leoper, Box 160, Charleston. (3)
25. (4) Southwestern W. Va. (5) $100.
(1) Paslor. (2) Clerk. (.3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) .Salary of pastor. (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasin-er. * P. O. unknown.
86 CHURCHES. WISCONSIN.
WISCONSIN.
Ash Creek. (1) George W. Jones, Ithaca. (2) John L. Mood}-,
Richland Centre. (8) Mrs. Henry Sherman, Richland Centre.
(Is this Bethel?)
Beaver Valley, Vernon Co. (1) M. Buroker, Sylvan. (2) Mar-
tin Rodgers, Hillshorough. (3) 30. (4) Richland Union. (6) $250.
(7) 200. (8) and (9) John Shreve, Hillsborough.
Bethel, Richland Co. (2) John F. Moody, Richland Centre. (3)
20. (4) Richland Union. (6) $500. (7) 150. (8) F. Wolfing,
Richland Centre.
Bethesdn, Richland Co. (1) J. H. McNees, Richland Centre. (2)
Allie Scholls. (3) 11. (4) Richland Union. (6) $100. (7) 200.
(8) Robert Turner, Richland Centre.
Camp Creek. (1) F. M. Canfield, Viola. (2) Richard Williams,
Viola. (3) 24. (4) Richland Union.
Dayton, Richland Co. (1) Geo. W. Jones, Ithaca. (2) J. Del
Elmer, Richland Centre. (3) 37. (4) Richland Union. (6) $250.
(7) 400.
Downing, Dunn Co. (1) N. Dawson. (2) James Stewart. (3)
14. (4) Wis. N. (6) $800. (7) 200. (8) J. A. Tompson.
Excelsior, Sauk Co. (1) Wm. Shumwa^y, Reedsburgh. (3) 20.
(4) Wis. Northern.
Excelsior Union, Richland Co. (1) J. Mark, Ash Ridge. (2)
Susan Flynn. (3) 30. (4) Richland Union. (6) $100. (7) 300.
Greenhush, Sheboygan Co. (1) Wm. Stewart. (2) C. A. Winn.
(3) 20. (4) Wis. North. ("6) $1200. (7) 150. (8) Martha Stewart.
i?armo«.v, Richland Co. (1) EliWillison. (3)52. (4) Rich-
land Union. (8) I. Felton.
Kna-pp's Creek, Richland Co. (2) Wm. Fish, Sylvan. (3) 30.
(4) Richland Union. (6) $250. (7) 300.
Lebanon, Crawford Co. (2) James A. Montgomery, Soldiers' Grove.
(3) 29. (5) Richland Union. (8) A. S. Beaman, Soldiers' Grove.
Majile Creek, 1st, Ontagamie Co. (2) Levi H. Nickle, New Lon-
don. (3) 30. (4) Wis. N. W. (6) $500. (7) 10;). (8) C. T.
Crowell, Sugar Bush.
Muckwa (1st), Waupaca Co. (3) Samuel Cottrill, New London.
(3) 26. (4) Wis. N. (8) James Thaw, New London.
Olive Branch, Vernon. (3) 28. (4) Richland Union (Deacon)
Wash. Aiken, Reedstown.
Pine River, Richland Co. (1) J. H. McNees, R^ichland Centre.
(2) L. P. Kline, Bloom City. (3) 24. (4) Richland Union. (6) $400.
(7) 500.
Pleasant Valley, Richland Co. (1) M. Buroker, Sylvan. (2) J.
G. Peters, Eagle Corners. (3) 27. (4) Richland Union. (6)
$500. (7) 300. (8) D. W. Beare. (9) Frank Stetter.
Plum Valley, Sauk Co. (1) Martin Rodgers, Hillsborough. (2)
J. M. V. Stoniker, Wonewoc. (3) 10. (4) R. Union. (5) $13.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (3) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor. (G) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CHURCHES, — WISCONSIN. 87
Richland Centre (1st) Richland Co. (2) Isaac McConnell, Rich-
land Centre. (3) 19. (4) Richland Union.
Rkhwood Union, Richland Co. (2) Mrs. Josephine Craio-o, Port
Andrew. (3) 32. (4) Richland Union.
Scmd Prairie, Richland Co. (1) J. Mark, Ash Ridge. (2) E.
Fields, Port Andrews. (3) 22. (4) Richland Union. (8) Geo.
Clartt, Port Andrews.
Smith Valley, Richland Co. (1) E. T. Smith. (2) Wm. Snyder,
Loyd. (3) 13. (4) Richland Union. (6) S105. (7) 350.
Wautoma, Waushara Co. (2) John Woodward. (3) 9. (4)
Wis.N. (6) $600. (7) 300.
West Lima, Richland Co. (1) Martin Rodgers, Hillsborough.
(2) Marion Beatty, West Lima. (3) 25. (4) Richland Union.
(6) $200. (7) 200.
West Willow, Richland Co. (1) J. H. McNees, Richland Centre.
(2) Geo. W.Jones, Ithaca. (3) 12. (4) Richland Union. (6) $150.
(7) 100. (8) Eben Blackman, Ithaca.
(1) Pastor. (2) Clerk. (o) Number of members. (4) Conference.
(5) Salary of pastor, (6) Value of church property. (7) Seating capacity.
(8) Superintendent. (9) Church treasurer. * P. O. unknown.
CONFERENCES.
[The following are conferences or assemblies of the Christians,
that have been reported to the Secretary of the American Cliristian
Convention.]
ArJainsas Grand Prnirie. President, Wm. K. Stamp, Almyra,
Ark. Territory, Eastern part of Arkansas.
Arkansas North Western. President, Thos. Holman, Tulsa, Indian
Territory.
Bible Union, Indiana, President, Preston Wray, Heltonville,
Lawrence Co., Ind. Secretary, Alfred Osburn, Eclipse, Jackson
Co., Ind. Territory, Jackson, Brown, Lawrence and Munroe
Comities.
Bible Union, Kentucky. See Kentucky No. 2.
Big Sandy, Kentucky. Territory, Parts of Kentucky and Vir-
ginia.
Deep River, North Carolina. President, H. A. Albright. Moffit's
Mills, N. C. Secretary, John N. Cagle, Brown's Store, Randolph
Co., N. C.
Deer Creel, Ohio. Secretary, E. C. Hornbeck, Williamsport, 0.
Territory, South of Columbus.
Des Moines, Iowa. President, L. P. Abbott, Thayer, Union Co.,
Iowa. Secretary, A. R. Creger, Box 88, Truro, Iowa. Territory,
Central part of State, including Polk, Dallas, Warren, Madison,
Clark, Union, Decatur, Ringgold and Adair Counties.
East Atlantic, N. C. (Col.). President, Albert Small, Pamlico, N.
C. Secretary, J W. Hinnant, Fayetteville, N. C. Territory, East-
ern part of North Carolina.
Lei River, Indiana. President, J. W. Sellers, Mentone, Ind. Sec-
retary, Peter Winebrenner, North Manchester, Ind. Territory,
Northern part of Indiana.
The Grant County Conference has mostly been absorbed by the
Eel River and other conferences.
Erie. President, B. Mason, Springboro, Pa. Secretary, Her-
man Eldridge (with Warner Bros.), Erie, Pa. Territory, Western
end of New York, northwestern part of Pennsylvania, and north-
eastern part of Ohio.
Georgia and Alabama. President, T. H. Elder, Milltown, Ala.
Secretary, H. W. Elder, Milltown, Ala.
Huron, Ohio. President, R. Davis, Norwalk, Ohio. Territory,
Huron Co. This Conference has been said to be extinct.
CONFERENCES. 89
Illinois Central. President, I. L. Lefevre, Milmine, 111. Secretary,
G. W. Rippey, Atwood, 111. Territory, central eastern Illinois.
Illinois Southern. President, M. L. Fly, Oakville, Union Co., 111.
Secretary, A, Buckels. Territory, extreme southern Illinois.
Illinois Western. President, M'. H. Mitchell, Ellisville, 111. Sec-
retary, G. W. Irons, Bernadotte, 111.
Indiana Central. President, E. K. Pond, Clifford, Ind. Secretary-,
Rev. D. 0. Coy, Taylorsville, Bartholomew Co., Ind. Territory,
counties of Jackson, Brown, Bartholomew, Owen, Decatur and
Shelby.
Indiana Eastern. President, S. W. Bennett, Woodington, O. Sec-
retary, Samuel Long, Box 186, Versailles, Ohio. Territory, part
of Darke and Mercer counties in Ohio, part of Union, Wayne,
Henry, and all of Randolph, Delaware and Ja\^ counties in Ind.
Indiana Northwestern. President, S. McNeely, Tiosa, Fulton Co.,
Ind. Secretary, B. B. Lesh, Burrows, Ind.
Indiana Southern. President, A. H. Bennett, Carmi, 111. Secre-
tary, Clarence Defur, Stewartsville, Ind. Territory, Gibson, Posey,
Vanderburgh counties, Ind., and White Co., 111.
Indiana Western. President, J. T. Phillips, Graysville, Ind. Sec-
retary, J. D. Thomas, Wingate, Ind. Territory, sixteen counties,
viz., Sullivan, Green, Owen, Clay, Vigo, Putnam, Parke, Hendricks,
Boone, Benton, Montgomerj'-, Fountain, Vermilion, Warren, Tijipe-
canoe and Clinton.
loiva Central. President, W. C. Smith, Albion, la. Secretary,
James Furnas, Le Grande, la.
loiva SoidMvestern. President, Z. M. AVright, Griswold, Cass Co.,
la. Secretary, N. Walters, Griswold, Cass Co., la. Territory,
southwestern Iowa and northwestern Missouri.
Kansas Northern. President, J. G. Merrit, Haddam,Kans. Sec-
retary, Elwood Coate, Meredith, Kans. Territory, northern third
of Kansas.
Kansas Southeastern. President, A. D. Kellison, Madison, Kans.
Secretary, H. Vliet, Altoona, Kans.
Kansas Southern. President, I. Mooney, Towanda, Kans. Secre-
tary, H. Cole, Bone Springs, Reno Co., Kans. Territory, Rice,
McPherson, Marion, Chase, Butler, and Cowley counties, and all
south and west of them.
Kentucky Number One. President, J. P. Sulser, Tolesborough,
Ky. Secretary, S. H. Yazel, Plummer's Landing, Ky. Territory,
northeastern part, bordering on the Ohio River from Maysville,
Ky., to the mouth of T^'gret Creek.
Kentucky Numba- Two. President, B. F. Boling, Count's Cross
Roads, Ky. Secretary, Robert Gee, Saulsberry, Ky. Territory,
bordering on the Ohio from mouth of Tygret to Big Sandy, thence
to Blane, or, say northeastern Ky,
Maine Central, president, B. P. Reed, Fairfield, Me. Secretarv,
0. 0. Crosby, Albion, Me.
Maine Eastern. President, J. T. House, Corinna, Me. Secretary,
C. M. Jewett, Palmyra, Me.
Merrimac, New Hampshire. President, J. H. Rowell, Franklin, N.
H. Secretary, W. S. Morrill, South Danbury, N. H. Territory,
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Merrimac and parts of Sullivan, Grafton, Cheshire, and Belknap
counties.
Miami, Ohio. President, C W. Choate, Franklin, 0. Secretary,
N. Del McReynolds, North ville, 0. Territory, Shelby, Miam"i,
Darke, Clarke, Greene, and Preble Counties, in southwestern
Ohio.
Miami Reserve, Indiana. President, T. L. Stafford, Elwood, Ind.
Secretary, A. H. Pence, Wiles, Ind. Territory, Howard, Tipton,
Madison, Miami, Cass, Grant, Carroll, Clinton, Blackford, Wells,
and .Jay counties.
The Mississinewa Valley Conference has been partly aljsorbcd
by the Miami Reserve Conference.
Michigan. President, C. I. Deyo, Oxford, Mich. Secretary,
Elisha Mudge, Durand, Mich.
Michigan Eastern. President, S. Snyder, Riclifield, Mich. Secre-
tary, Hiram S. Hay ward, Lexington, Mich.
Michigan Northern. President, V. S. Root, Slicrman, Midi. Sec-
retary, Miss Rebecca S. Cornell, Manton, Wexford Co., Islich.
Territory, Wexford and Osceola counties.
Michigan Sotdheastern. President, George Price, Tecumseh, Mich.
Secretary, James R. Smith, Richfield Center, 0.
Missouri North. President, C. W. Webster, Gait, Grundy Co., Mo.
Secretary, C. Deweese, Indian Grove, Mo. Territory, west part of
north Missouri.
Missouri Northeast. President, O. P. Wheeler, Farmer, Pike Co.,
Mo. Secretary, Wm. P. Chamberlain, Estes, Pike Co., Mo.
Monongcthela Valley, Pa. President, Wm. S. Morey, Beallsville,
Pa. Secretary, Wm. Cox, Canton, Ohio.
Ml Vernon, Ohio. President, Enos Peters, Appleton, Licking Co.,
Ohio. Secretary, J. H. Weaver, Kensington, Ohio. Territory,
Knox, Mahoning, Portage, Columbiana, Licking, Coshocton, San-
dusky, Morrow and Muskingum counties.
Nehraska. President, M. S. Michener, Wayland, Polk Co., Neb.
Secretary, Morice C. Smith, Arborville, Neb.
Neiv jersey. President, C. A. Beck, Greenville, O. Secretary,
Henry F. Bodine, Locktown, N. J. Territory, New Jerse}' and
Eastern Pennsylvania.
Neiv Yo7-k Central. President, Rev. J. A. Mace, East Hounsfield,
N. Y. Secretary, Jas. S. Frost, North Rush, N. Y. Territory, Onon-
dago, Cayuga, Seneca, W^ayne, Ontario, Yates, Tompkins counties,
and parts of Livingston and Monroe, east of Genesee River.
Neio York Eastern. President, A. H. Morrill, Eddy town, N, Y.
Secretary, R. G. Fenton, Locktown, Hunterdon Co., N. J. Terri-
tory, Herkimer, Fulton, Saratoga, Sullivan, Delaware, Otsego,
Oneida and west counties of Vt., Mass. and Conn.
New York Northern. President, G. C. Vanderwalker, East Houns-
field, Jefferson Co., N. Y. Secretary, Leonard L. Allen, E. Houns-
field, N. Y. Territory, Oneidn , Jefferson, St. Lawrence and Franklin
counties, N. Y.
Neiv York Southern. President, J. W. Wilson, Marion, N. Y.
Secretary, J. H. Vanatta, 236 Clinton Street, Binghamton, N. Y.
N'eiv York Western. President, Rev. S. Q. Helfenstine, North
CONFERENCES. 91
Greece, N. Y. Secretary, E. P. Phelps, Castile, N, Y. Territory,
west of Rochester and the Genesee River.
North Carolina (Colored). President, Geo. W. Dunn, Graham,
N. C. Secretary, H. E. Lono;, Franklinton, N. C. Territory, central
and Western parts of North Carolina.
North Carolina and Virginia. President, W. T. Herndon, ^lorris-
ville, N. C. Secretary, J. L. Foster, Raleigh, N. C. Territory,
sixteen counties in North Carolina and two in Virginia.
Northern Kansas and Soidhern Nebraska. See Kans. N.
Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. President, G. A. Brown, Leaf
River, Ogle Co., 111. Secretary, W. L. Sanford, Ghana, 111.
Northern Indiana and Western Michigan. See W. Mich, and N. Ind.
Ohio. W, P. Chase, Waverly, 0. Secretary, J. Moody, Waverly,
0. Territory, Vinton, Jackson, Sciota, Ross, Pike, Fayette and
Gallia counties and the adjacent territory.
Ohio Central. President, C. A. Williams, Raymond, Union Co., 0.
Secretary, John W. Watson, Marengo, 0. Territorj', counties of
Clinton, Madison, Champaign, I^ogan, Union, Delaware, Licking,
Franklin, Pickaway and Fayette.
Ohio Eastern. President, Geo. W. Wilcox, Chestnut Grove, O.
Secretary, E. E. McCaslin, New Lexington, Ohio. Territory, Mon-
roe, Washington, Meigs, Gallia, Hocking, Perr}', Athens, Morgan,
Noble, ]\luskingum and part of Vinton Co., O., and part of West
Virginia.
Ohio Northivestern. President, W. C. Rimer, Columbus Grove,
Putnam Co., 0. Secretary, G. R. Mell, West Cairo, Allen Co., O.
Ohio Southeastern Assembly. President, John Southward, Mt.
Sterling, 0. Secretary, J. E. Yingling, Chillicothe, 0.
Ohio Southern. President. C. W. Garontte, Higginsport, Brown
Co., 0. Secretary, J. F. Burnett, Pt. Isabel, Clermont Co., O.
Territory, Clermont, Brown, Adams, Clinton, Hamilton and High-
land Counties and adjacent Kentucky.
Ontario. President, C. H. Hainer, New Market, Ont. Secretary,
W. S. Cowle, Eddystone, Ontario.
Osage, Missouri. President, L. S. J. Amiss, Weaubleau, Mo. Sec-
retary, P. Chancellor, Weaubleau, Mo. Territory, Hickory, St.
Clair, Dade, Lawrence, Dallas and Miller counties.
Fassamaquoddy. President, J. E. Bruce, Portland, Maine. Secre-
tary, W. R. Spai'd, Portsmouth, N. H.
Pennsylvania Southern. President, H. P.Williams, Mattie, Pa.
Secretary, David S. Markle, Mattie, Bedford Co. Pa. Territory,
Bedford and Fulton counties. Pa., and Alleghany Co., Maryland.
Pennsylvania Western. President, John Kingsworth, Pleasant
Unity, Pa. Secretary, Andrew S. Sease, Pleasant Unity, Pa.
J?rn/'s Hill, Pa. President, Wm. C Garland, Clearville, Bedford
Co., Pa. Secretary, M. M. Boor, Buck Valley, Pa. Territory,
South Penn., and adjacent parts of Maryland.
Rhode Island and Massachusetts. President, B. S. Batchelor, New
Bedford, Mass Secretary, A. A. Morton, South Portsmouth, R. I.
Territory, Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.
Richland Union, Wisconsin. President, INI. Buroker, Sylvan, Rich-
land Co.. Wis. Secretary, J. H. McNees, Box 139, Richland
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Centre, Wis. Territory, Richland, Vernon, Monroe and Crawford
Counties, and strip on West side of Sank Co.
Rockingham. ; President, E. E. Colburn, Kittery, Me. Secretary,
W. B. Flanders, Salisbury Point, Mass. Territor}?^, adjacent parts
of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
SouthernWabasJi Illinois. President, M. V. Hathaway, Robinson,
111. Secretary, J. M. Plunkett, Trimble, 111. Territory, Wabash,
Law, Cla}^ Rich, Clark, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper and
Crawford counties.
Southwestern West Virginia. President, Norman Gibson, Hender-
son, Mason Co., W. Va. Secretary, S. R. W. Wright, Arlee, Mason
Co., W. Va. Territory, Kanawha, Putnam, .Jackson, Mason, Cabell,
and Wayne Counties.
Spring River, Kansas. President, F. M. Thomas, Box 1 68, Pitts-
burg, Kan. Secretary, Geo. Burton, Hallowell, Kan. Territor}^
Cherokee, Crawford, Bourbon counties in Kansas, and six counties
in Missouri.
Strafford, New Hampshire. President, D.'A. Wiggins, Wolf borough,
N. H. Secretary, Jos. L. Young, Wolfborough Centre, N. H.
Texas Northern. President, C. Chatwell, Fremont, Texas. Sec-
retary, Roberts, Southmayd, Grayson Co., Texas.
Tioga River. President, T. V. Moore, Bingham ton, N. Y. Sec-
retary, U. A. Carpenter, Bath, N. Y. Territory, Steuben, Liv-
ingston, Schuyler, Tompkins counties, N. Y., and adjacent terri-
tory in Penna.
Union Christian, Iowa. President, Lafayette, Coop, Perlee, Iowa.
Secretary, D. M. Helfinstine, Le Grand, Iowa. Territor}^, south-
eastern Iowa and northeastern Mo.
Vermont Eastern. Secretary, John Wait, West Randol})]i, Vt.
Virginia Central. President, J.W. Dofflemyer, Mill Bank, Va. Sec-
retary, John Tamkin, Edith, Va. Territory, Blue Ridge Valley,
and Hampshire Co., W. Va.
Virginia Eastern. President, W. W. Staley, Suffolk, Va. Secre-
tary, R. A. Ricks, Burlington, N. C. Territory includes adjacent
parts of N. C.
Virginia Eastern (Colored). President, J. T. Jones, Berkle}^ Va.
Secretary, S. A. Howell, Carrsville, Va.
Virginia Valley. President, P. H. Fleming, Graham, N. C. Sec-
retary, C. A. Henton, Greenmount, Va.
West Virginia. President, John Wade, Red Creek, W. Va.
Western Michigan and Northern Indiana. President, M. Fish. Sec-
retary, Gilbert J. Remmington, Bravo, Mich. Territory, Seven
counties in W. Michigan and two in N. Ind.
Wisconsin Northern. President, A. Fish, Jr., Waunakee, Wis.
Vice-President, Wm. Stuart, Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., Wis.
York and Camherla.nd. President, Zebulon Knight, S. Berwick,
Me. Secretary, David Moulton, York Corner, Me. Territory, York,
Cumberland and Oxford counties in Maine and part of N. H.
VARIOUS
REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZATIONS.
The following are various organizations of the Christians (names
arranged geographically), which have been reported to the Secre-
tary, in reponse to his published request :
The New England Convention is composed of delegates
from the Christian conferences wholly or jiartly in the New England
States. Its officers are as folloAvs :
G. B. Merritt, President, Fall River, Mass.; E. S. Goodwin, Vice-
President, Boston Mass. ; W. H. Cate, Treasurer, Manchester, N.
H. ; T. G. Moses, Secretary, Franklin, N. H.; F. D. Moses, Assistant
Secretary, Franklin, N. H.
A Home and Forcifjn Missionary Society Ja connected with the New
England Convention, of which the following are the officers :
D. L. Bartlett, President, Amesbury, Mass.; John A. Goss, Vice-
President, Manchester, N. H. ; W. H. Cate, Treasurer, Manchester,
N. H. ; T. G. Moses, Secretary, Franklin, N. H. ; A. W. Hook, Cor-
responding Secretary, NcAvton, N. H. ; J. E. Everingham, S. S.
Sup't., Rye, N. H.
An Educational Society is connected with the New England Con-
vention, of which the following are the officers :
Thomas S. Weeks, President, Westerlv, R. I.; E. H. Wright,
Vice-President, Hill, N. H. ; \V. H. Cate, treasurer, Manchester, N.
H. ; T. G. Moses, Secretary, Franklin, N. H.
The New York State Christian Association, 0. T. Wynian,
President, Dewittville, N. Y., has general charge of the interests of
the Ciiristians as connected with the State of New York. It has
rendered important assistance to the churches at St. Johnsville,
Albany, Brooklyn, Binghamton, etc. The first Sunday in May
is api)ointed by the association as a day for collections in the
churches for it's needs. A. H. Morrill, Treasurer, Eddy town,
Yates Co., N. Y.
"The General Convention of the Christian Church"
(South) is the representative body of the following conferences :
Georgia and Alabama, Deep River, Eastern Virginia, North Caro-
lina and Virginia, and Valley Virginia. The slavery question
divided the Christian!?, North and South, in 1854. During the last
ten years the relations between the divided body have grown to be
most fraternal. At the American Christian Convention, held in
Marion, Indiana, October, 1890, the re-union was accomplished on
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this basis : 1. That the General Convention (South) maintain its
autonomy in every sense undisturbed ; 2. That the General Con-
vention of the Christian Cliurch shall be bound l)y no action of
the American Christian Convention to wliich it has not given its
official consent ; 3. That the Southern delegates shall have the
right to vote in the American Christian Convention only upon sub-
jects which their convention has ajjproved, or does approve, by
their vote, which vote shall be subject to ttie ratification of the
General Convention itself. The following are officers of this bod}' :
W. W. Staley, President, Suffolk, Va. ; J. P. Barrett, Vice-Presi-
dent^ Raleigh, N C. ; P. J. Kernodle, Secretary, Suffolk, Va.
The Ohio State Christian Association occupies the same
relation to the field suggested by its name as the New York State
Association. It lias rendered important assistance to Antioch
College, the Christian PubHshing Association, the endowment of
the Christian Biblical Institute, and various churches in Ohio. I
liave no report.
The Indiana State Christian Conference corresponds to the
state associations of other States. Its officers are as follows:
President, J. T. Philips, Graysville, Ind ; Vice-President, L. J.
Aldrich, Merom, Ind. ; Secretary, P. L. Ryker, Marion, Ind.
The Illinois State Christian Conference is composed of, 1.
The presidents of the Christian conferences in the State of Illinois;
2. Tlie ministers in good standing in their respective conferences ;
3. One delegate at large for each conference, and one for every two
hundred and fifty members or fraction thereof that exceeds one
hundred and fifty. Its officers are as follows:
President, Robert Harris, Urbana, 111 ; Secretary, G. W. Draper,
Farmer City, 111. ; Treasurer, J. Alex. Clap[), Danville, 111.
The Iowa State Christian Conference is composed of " all
ministers in good standing in any Christian church or conference
in the State, and one delegate for each church, and one for every
twenty-five meml)ers over fifty." Wm, C. Smith, Albion, Iowa, is
Secretary.
The Kansas State Christian Conference occupies the field
in Kansas. I liave no report. E. Cameron was Secretary. His
address is Sycamore Springs, Kans.
GENERAL MISSIONARY ORGANIZATIONS.
Of the Missionary Department of the American Christian
Convention, which has the supervision of the home and foreign
missionary interests of tlie Christians, J. G. Bishop, 127 Williams
Street, Da3^ton, Ohio, is the Secretary and Treasui-er. The mission
hoard associated with him consists of the following persons: C.
W. Choate, President, Franklin, Ohio ; A. Dunlap, Jamestown,
Ohio ; W. T. Warbinton, Covington, Ohio ; J. P. Watson, Dayton,
Ohio. J. G. Bisho]), Secretary and Treasurer, Dayton, Ohio.
The Woman's Board of Foreign Missions of the American
Christian Convention was organized by the convention at New
Bedford, Mass., October, 1886. TiCgally incorporated by an Act of
the Legislature of Massachusetts, April, 1890, with right to hold
business meetings in any part of the United States, or in the Do-
minion of Canada. Organized under the Act of Incorporation at
Craigville, Mass., August 4, 1890. Charter members 25, number
never to be less — others may become members on terms specified
in the constitution.
Object to collect and hold moneys " to be expended exclusively
in promoting the cause of Foreign Missions in connection with the
American Christian Convention."
Officers: President, ]\Irs. Achsah E. Weston, A.M., Stanford-
ville, N. Y ; Vice-President, Mrs. Emily K. Bishop, Dayton, Ohio ;
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Ellen G. Gustin, Attleboro, Mass ;
Recording Secretary, Miss Anne E. Batchelor, New Bedford Mass. ;
Treasurer, Mrs. ^lavy J. Batchelor, New Bedford, Mass. Organizer,
Mrs. Emih' K. Bishop, Dayton, Ohio.
For copy of constitution or other information, address either of
the above officers.
The \A^oman's Board of Home Missions was organized by
the American Christian Convention at Marion, Ind., in the year
1890. The following named persons are the officers : Rev. Mary
Strickland, Argos, Indiana, President ; Miss C. Ella Keifer, Yellow
Springs, Ohio, Recording Secretar}' ; Mrs. Carrie E. Long, Yellow
Springs, Ohio, Treasurer ; Mrs. J. P. Watson, Dayton, Ohio, Cor-
responding Secretary ; Mrs. T. A.Jones, Norfolk, Virginia. Mrs.
0. H. Kellar, Marion, Indiana. Mrs. J. G. Bishop, Dayton, Ohio,
Organizer.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
The Christians are interested in, and render assistance to, the
following institutions :
Antioch College is located at Yellow Springs, O. President,
Rev. D. A. Long, D.D., LL.D. This was the first college estab-
lished by the Christians. It is a close corjjoration.
The Christian Biblical Institute, located at Stanfordville, N.
Y., is a seminar}^ designed to fit 3''0ung men for the ministry. Rev.
J. B. Weston, D.D., president.
The Christian Correspondence College, Rev. M. Summer-
bell, D.D., Ph.D., Lewiston, Me., president, is designed to furnish
instruction by correspondence, to all, but especially to ministers
already engaged in pastoral labor.
Elon College, located at Elon College, N. C, is the school con-
trolled by the Christians of the South, through their General Con-
vention. Rev. W. S. Long, D.D., president.
The Franklinton Christian College, located at Frank! inton,
N. C, has until recently been of the grade of a seminary, but has
now secured a charter as a college. It is designed especially for
the education of the colored people ; it gives Biblical instruction
to colored ministers. It is governed by a board of control, elected
by the American Christian Convention. Rev. J. F. Ullery, presi-
dent.
The Kansas State Christian College, Rev. Thomas Bartlett,
A.M., president, is located at Lincoln, Kansas. It is under the
control of trustees, elected by the State Conference. (Mr. Bartlett
has since resigned.)
The Le Grand Christian College, Rev. D. M. Helfinstine,
A.M., President, is located at Le Grand, Iowa. It is controlled by
the State Conference. E. B Frost, secretary of board of trustees.
Starkey College and Seminary is located at Eddytown, Yates
Co., N. Y. G. R. Hannnond, Ph.D., the present incumbent, has
resigned (to take effect at Commencement, 1891), and Rev. A. H.
Morrill, A.M., now of the Christian Biblical Institute, has been
elected president.
Union Christian College, Rev. L. J. Aldrich, D.D., president,
is located at Merom, Sullivan Co., Ind. It is governed by trustees,
chosen by stockholders from nominations made by Christian con-
ferences.
Weaubleau Christian Institute, Rev. John Whitaker, M S.,
principal, is located at Weaubleau, INIo.
For additional details concerning the schools carried on by the
Christians, consult the Report of the Secretary of the Educational
Department of the American Christian Convention, in the accom-
panying minutes.
CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
The followinj;- are names of Christian ministers, as far as reported
to the Secretary. The church named, over which a minister is
pnstor, is supjjosed to be in the state in which the minister resides,
unless the state is named.
Abbreviations : — conf., conference ; ord., ordained ; past., pastor.
Abbott, E. W., Maple, 0. ; O. S. conf.
Abbott, Geo. W., North Manchester, Ind. ; ord. 1848; P]el Rivei'
conf. ; past, of Antioch, Olivet, Smith's School-house.
Abbott, Nelson H., Mt. Etna, Ind.; ord. 1869; Eel River conf.
Abercrombie, H. M., Aurora, Ala. ; ord. 1887 ; Georgia and Alabama
conf. ; past, of Bethel.
Adams, F. H., Kalamazoo, Mich. ; Mich. conf.
Adams, J., Morrisville, N. C. ; past, of New Bethel, O'Kelly's
Chapel.
Adams, W. R., South Park, St. Joseph, Mo.; ord. 1870; Mo. N.
conf. ; past, of Monarch School-house.
Addington, E. H., Winchester, Ind.; ord. 1878; Ind. E. conf.
Addington, Thomas, Ridgeville, Ind. ; Ind. E. conf. ; past, of
White River.
Adington, Alfred, Sherman, Ind.; ord. 1889; Ind. E. conf.; past.
of Shiloh, Mississinewa.
Adkins, Bond, Greenupsburg, Ky. ; Ky. conf.
Adriance, S. H., Emerson, N. Y. ; N. Y. S. conf. ; past, of Emerson.
Adriance, T. J., Glen Aubrey, N. Y. ; past, of Glen Aulirey.
Akers, A. J., Farmersburgh, Ind. ; Ind. W. conf. ; past, of Brown's
Wonder, Mellott, New Salem, Union, Hurricane.
Albright, H. A., MofRtt's Mills, N. C. ; Deep River conf. ; past, of
Union, Bis; Oak, Spoon's Chapel.
Alderman, O. P., Thurston, N. Y. ; ord. 1846 ; Tioga River conf.
Aldrich, L. J., Merom, Ind.; past, of Merom; president of Union
Christian College.
Aldrige, L, New Berne, N. C. ; E. Atlantic (Col.) conf.
Alexander, J. C, Brest, Mo. ; Spring River conf.
Allen, Alden, Ogunquit, Me. ; ord. 1866; past, of " York and Wells."
Allen, J. L. (or T.), Huntington, Ind. ; Eel Riv*»r conf.
Allen, Lyman, Marshall, Mich.
Allen, P: W., Walnut Cove, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Allen, R. O., Freehold, N. Y. ; ord. 1881 ; N. Y. E. conf. ; past, of
Freehold.
Allen, T. J., Kirklin, Ind. ; Ind. W. conf.
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Allison, Jas. N., Chetopa, Labette Co., Kans. ; ord. 1884; Kans.
S. E. conf. ; past, of Fairview, Pleasant Hill, South Hackberry
Amazeen, E. K. Stratliam, N. H. ; ord. 1879 ; Merrimac conf. ; jjast
of Stratliam.
Amber, R. L., Merom, Ind. ; Eel River conf. ; past, of Big Springs.
Amos, J. E., Avon, Fulton Co., 111.; ord. 1865; 111. W. conf.
Amos, W. C, Kokomo, Ind. ; Miami Reserve conf.
Anderson, A. G., Anderson's Store, N.C. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Anderson, Albert, Anderson's Store, N. C ; -N. C. and Va. conf.
Anderson, Asa, Ark. ; Grand Prairie conf.
Andis, W. M., Unionville, Putnam Co., Mo. ; ord. 1884; Mo. N.
conf. ; past, of Bethel ; Prairie View, Pleasant Ridge.
Andrews, Michael, Sangerville, INIaine.
Angel, J. A., Gallipolis^O. ; ord. 1889; 0. E. conf.
Anthony, Gould, Box 684, Fall River, Mass. ; R. I. and Mass.
conf. ; past, of Brownell's Corners, Mass.
Apple, Solomon, Milton, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Appleman, William, Triadelphia, O. ; ord. 1840 ; 0. E. conf.
Armstrong, W. H., Petersburg, Rensselaer Co., N. Y. ; N. Y. E.
conf.
Arnold, L. D., Norwalk, 0. ; ord. 1885 ; Huron conf.
Arnold, Martin, Claypool, Ind. ; Eel River conf.
Arrick, R. P., Portland, Ind. ; ord. 1886; Ind. E. conf. ; past, of
Pleasant Valley, Rodgersville, Salamonia, Sardinia.
Ashby, Robinson, Lewiston, 111.
Ashe, J. A., Kittrell's, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.), conf. ; past, of Pleasant
Union, Cary.
Asher, T., Montpelier, Ind. ; M. Res. conf.
Atchison, Jas., Piercetown, Ind. ; ord. 1837 ; Eel River conf. ;
past, of Six INIile, Broadway, Waterford.
Atkinson, D. B., Millersburg, Ind.; Eel River conf.
Aynes, Peter, Maumee, Ind. ; Bible Union conf.
Aynes, Enoch, Ind. ; Ind. Cen. conf.
Baddershall, N., Dixmont Center, Me. ; INIaine E. conf. ; past, of
West Winterport.
Baddershall, T., Dixmont Center,. Me. ; Maine E. conf.
Bagby, W. W., Hamersville, O. ; 0. S. conf. ; past, of Mt. Auburn,
Ky. ; Stout's Run, 0.
Bagley, Wm., Des Moines, Iowa; Des Moines conf.
Bailey, Lorenzo, North Grantham, N. H. ; ord. 1865 ; INIerrimac
conf. ; past, of George's Mills, West Springfield.
Baird, E., Ithaca, Mich. ; ord. 1842; Mich, co^nf.
Baker, Baker, Hermon, Maine ; Me. E. conf.
Baker, P. J., Lebanon, Ind. ; ord. 1862; Ind. W. conf. ; past, of
Mt. Zion.
Ball, A. R., Towler, Fresno Co., Cal. ; ord. 1881 ; Des Moines conf.
Ball, John T., N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf. ; past. Happy Home,
Hallam Grove.
Ballard, Amos Benton, Deerfield, Ind. ; ord. 1884 ; Ind. Eastern
conf.
Ballard, 0. R., Deerfield, Ind.
Bane, W. H., 0. ; 0. Assembly.
CHRISTIAN MINISTERS. Ui)
Banks, Nathan, Lil)erty, Vernon Co., Wis. ; Richland I^nion conf.
Bannon, W. L., Yeddo, Ind. ; ord. 1854 ; Ind. W. conf.
Banta, Peter, Trov, 0. ; Miami conf.
Barber, E., Mt. Zi'on, Mo.; ord. 1857 ; Osage conf.
Barber, T. C, ^Morenci, Mich.
Barnes, Warren, Wautoma, Wis. ; ord. 1878 ; N. Wis. conf.
Barney, D. A., Lacey Springs, Va. ; ord. 1879; Va. E. conf. ; past.
of Leaksville, East Liberty; Naumans, Bethlehem, Linville,
" Plains," Antioch, Muddy Creek, New Post.
Barney, Jacob, Qnanah, Hardeman Co., Texas.
Barney, John H., Hancock, Md.; ord. 1866; Pa. S. conf.; past, of
Harman, Palmvra, Sideling Hill, Tonoloway, Gapsville (all
of Pa.)
Barney, Jos., Clearville, Pa. ; ord. 1859 ; Pa. S. conf. ; past, of An-
tioch, Greenfield, Memorial, Ray's Cove, Rock Hill.
Barnhouse, Mary, Mrs., Muncie City, Ind.; Mississinewa Valley
conf.
Barrett, J. P., Raleigh, N. C. ; Va. E. conf.; past, of Antioch,
Franklin, Va., Johnson's Grove, Va. ; editor of Christian Sun.
Barrett, J. Wm., Franklin, Va. ; Va. E. conf. ; past, of Union,
Franklin.
Barrett, M. B., Ivor, Va. ; ord. 1850; Va. E. conf.; past, of Mt.
Carmel, Va. : Barrett, Windsor. (Deceased.)
Barrett, S. S., Berkley, Va. ; Va. E. conf.
Barry, J. E., 227 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. ; R. I. and Mass. conf.
Bartiett, Chas. R., Lexington, Ky.
Bartlett, Rufus, Hermon, Me. ; Me. E. conf. ; past, of Newburgh 1st.
Bartiett, Thomas, Lincoln, Kansas ; ord. 1842 ; Kans. S. E. conf. ;
past, of lola.
Batchelor, B. S., New Bedford, Mass. ; ord. 1851 ; R. I. and Mass.
conf. ; past, of Assonet, North Dighton.
Bates, O. H., past, of West Dighton.
Bazell, George, Shieldville, Ind. ; M. Reserve conf.
Beach, John, Bushnell, 111. ; 111. W. conf.
Beardshear, H., Ponca, Neb. ; ord. 1841 ; Neb. conf.
Beck, C. A., Greenville, 0. ; ord. 1861 ; N. J. conf. ; i)ast. of Green-
ville.
Beck, F. H., Fidelity, 0. ; ord. 1886 ; Miami conf.
Beebe, G. A., Coeyman's Junction, N. Y.; ord. 1878 ; N. Y. E. conf. ;
past, of Coeyman's Junction.
Beighthel, H., Bloomington, Ind. ; Ind. C. conf.
Bell, S. A., Quincy, O. ; ord. 1882; 0. N. W. conf. ; past, of Miami.
Beller, Wm., Lebanon, O. ; ord. 1854; Miami conf.
Bennett, A. H., Carmi, 111. ; ord. 1885 ; Ind. S. conf. ; past, of Lucas
Creek, Willow Branch, Burnt Prairie, Poplar, Green Hill.
Bennett, E. E., Nekoma, 111. ; ord. 1889; 111. W. conf. ; past, of
Henry, Nekoma.
Bennett, Joseph C.,. Wesley ville, Ky. ; ord. 1889; Ky. conf. ; past.
of Oakland, Wesleyville. Blankinship.
Bennett, S. D., South Solon, 0. ; ord. 1883; past, of Fellowship,
So. Solon, Grassy Point.
Bennett, S. W., Woodington, 0.; ord. 1885 ; Ind. E. conf. ; past, of
100 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS,
Fort Recovery, 0., Pleasant Hill, Intl., Farmland, Ind., Wind-
sor, Ind.
Benson' T. C , Burr Oak, Kan. ; ord. 1885 ; Kan. N. ; past, of Burr
Oak.
Berlincourt, A., Charloe, Paulding Co., 0 ; ord. 1887; O. N. W.
conf. ; past, of Charloe.
Besemer, J. E., Madisonville, Pa. ; ord. 1888; N. Y. S. conf. ; past.
of Madisonville.
Besemer, Mrs. S. A., ; ord. 1883 ; N. Y. S. conf.
Billups, K. J. ; Va. E. (Col.) conf. ; past, of St. Luke, Homeville
Mission, Mercy Seat, Gates ville.
Binkerd, John, Sr., Dorsey, Neb.
Bishop, J. G., Dayton, O. ; ord. 1856 ; Secretary of Mission Depart-
ment of A. C. C.
Bishop, L. C, Atlantic, Cass Co., la. ; ord. 1848; la. S. conf.
Blain, I. W., Eldorado, Kan.
Black, G. D., Yellow Springs, O. ; ord. 1878; Miami conf.; past, of
Yellow Springs ; editor of Spirit and Life.
Blanchard, A. D., Moosuji Vallev, R- I- ; R. I. and Mass. conf.
Blatherwick, J., Mt. Albert, Ont. ; ord. 1885 ; Ont. conf. ; past, of
Church Hill.
Blauser, E., Baltimore, 0. ; ord. 1884 ; 0. S. E. conf.
Blood, John, 3027 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. ; N. J. conf.
Bloomfield, S. B., Stuttgart, Ark.; ord. 1855; Ark. Grand Prairie
conf. ; past, of Lone Oak, Grand Prairie.
Blow, D., ; Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Boaz, E. C, Fredonia, Wilson Co., Kan.
Bodenbender, J., Arthur, O. ; ord. 1887; 0. N. W. conf.
Boling, B. F., Count's Cross Roads, Ky. ; ord. 1879; Kentucky No.
2 conf. ; past, of James Chapel, Pine Hill, Davies Run, Rock
Spring, King's Chapel.
Boling, Wm., Ratcliff, Lawrence Co., Ky. ; ord. 1889; Ky. No. 2
conf. ; past, of Limestone.
Bolton, J. W., Merriam, Ind. ; Eel River conf. ; past, of Thorn
Creek, Merriam, Oak Hill, Deep Creek, Spring Hill.
Boon, C. A., Pittsboro, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf. ] past, of Moore
Union, Liberty (R), Turner's Chapel,
Borthwick, M. W., 263 Clinton St., Binghamton, N. Y. ; ord.
1877 ; N, Y. E. conf.
Boswell, D. S., Swayzee, Ind. ; Eel River conf. ; past, of Colamer.
Bove, J. S,, Kansas'; Spring River conf.
Bowersmith, Isaac, Columbus, 0. ; 0. C conf.
Bowman, T. J., Ripley, 0. ; ord. 1880 ; 0. S. conf. ; past, of Union,
Brown Co., Fincastle, Fairview, Fellowship, Ten Mile, Benton-
ville, Sink Creek, Union, Adams Co.
Box, James L., Knoxville, Pa.
Boyd, Isaac, Ridgway, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.
Bozell, Geo., Atlanta, Ind. ; ord. 1856 ; Mi. Reserve conf. ; past.
of Plum Tree, Tipton.
Bradley, Wm., Boston, Mass.; President of Union for Christian
Work.
Brnithwait, Edward, Parkville, 111.
CHRISTIAN MINISTERS. 101
Brandon, Richard, ord. 1840; Miami conf.
Brandon, T. A., Hagerstown, Ind. ; ord. 1846 ; Miami conf. ; past.
of Hagerstown.
Brate, Sylvester, North Rush, X. Y. ; ord. 1884; N. Y. C. conf. ;
past, of North Rush.
Brenenstahl, Mary, Belding, IsUdi. ; Mich. conf.
Briclvley, James C., Cleo, j\lo. ; ord. 1877 ; North Mo. conf. ; past.
of Black Oak Grove.
Bright, A. A., 717 Manly St., Raleigh, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ;
past, of Coan Chapel.
Brilev, H. B., Mondav, 0.; Ohio C. conf.
Brooks, M. C, Makanda, 111. ; ord. 1873; 111. conf.
Brown, G. A., Leaf River, 111.; ord. 1873 ; N. 111. and Wis. conf.;
l^ast. of North Grove, 111.
Brown, Geo. W., Grove Hill, Page Co., Va.
Brown, Henry, Ingleside, N. Y. ; ord. 1855; N. Y. E. conf. ; past.
of Eddy town.
Brown, .J. Irving, Elmore, Minnesota; ord. 1882; N. Y. E. conf.
Brown, J. M., Merom, Ind. ; ord. 1876 ; 111. C. conf. ; past, of Beth-
saida, Ind., Sandy Creek, 111.
Brown, John, Bellevue, Clay Co., Texas.
Brown, L. D., Vine, 0. ; ord. 1878; Miami conf. ; past, of Wahash,
0., Pleasant Ridge, O., Bellefontaine, Ind., Pleasant Grove,
>Vest Grove, 0. "^
Brown, Thomas, Carey, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.
Brown, W. R.. Empire, N. C. ; Deep River conf. ; past, of Smith-
wood.
Brown, W. T., Eddy town, N. Y.
Brown, Wm. T., New Bedford, Mass. ; R. I. and M.conf. ; past, of
New Bedford, " North " (1st).
Bruce, J. E., 15 Grove St., Portland, Maine ; ord. 1881 ; Passama-
quoddv conf.
Brunton, W. W., Mabees, Ohio ; 0. S. E. conf.
Buckner, A. L., Kentucky; past, of Tarfork.
Bullock, Edward, Middlehurg, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of
Roanoke Chapel.
Bullock, Irvin, Newark, Wayne Co. N. Y. ; ord. 1844; Erie conf.
Bullock, Thomas, Middleburgh, Vance Co., N. C; ord. 1871; N.
C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of Burchetts Chapel, Antioch, Jeru-
salem, White's Grove, Christian, Antioch, Oak Level (Vance
Co.).
Bullock, William, Erie conf.
Burch, Edwin, Blountsville, Henry Co., Ind. ; ord. 1879; E. Ind.
conf.
Burch, Wm., Lake City, Iowa; ord. 1838; la. S. W. conf.
Burd, S. S., Winterset, la. ; ord. 1878.
Bnrdine, Hugh, Barnes Cit.v, Iowa ; la. C. conf.
Burgess, R. A., Ricjimond, Mich. ; Mich. E. conf.
Burkett, Eli, Warren, Ind. ; ord. 1876 ; Miami Reserve conf.
Burnay, Edwin, Eddytown, Yates Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1861 ; N. Y. C.
conf.
Burnett, J. F., Pt. Isabel, 0.,; ord. 1879; 0. S. conf.; past, of Mt.
102 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Pleasant, Mt. Zion, Pt. Isabel : Secretary S. S. De])artnient A.
C. C.
Burnett, S. H., Perlee, Iowa; ord. 1SS9; Union C. conf.
Burnhara, A. C., Linden, Dallas Co., Iowa; ord. 1875; la. S. W.
conf. ; past, of Linden, Wheeler's Grove, Lonck's Grove, Fair-
view (Adair Co.), Union Chapel.
Buroker, Martin, Sylvan, Wis. ; Richland Union conf. ; past, of
Beaver Valley, Pleasant Valley.
Burroughs, Ephraim, East Freetown, Mass. ; ord. 1869 ; R. I. and
Mass. conf. ; past, of East Freetown, Acushnet.
Burt, Geo. H., Portlandville, N. Y. ; N. Y. E. conf.
Burton, Geo., Hallowell, Kans. ; ord. 1877 ; Spring River conf. ;
past, of Cherry Creek, Hallowell, Kans.
Bushong, John, Columbus Grove, 0. ; ord. 1841 ; 0. N. W. conf.
Bushong, Peter, Meredith, Kans. ; ord. 1882; Kans. N. conf. ; past.
of Meredith, Nelson, Pleasant Valley.
Butler, C. I., Union Mills, Fulton N. "Y. ; ord. 1885 ; N. Y. E.
conf.
Butler, H. E., Vienna Cross Roads, (Jlark Co., 0. ; past, of Blues
Creek, Fountain Grove, Vienna Cross Roads.
Butler, H. H., Suffolk, Va. ; ord. 1879 ; Va. E. conf. ; past, of
Bethlehem, Cypress Chapel, Damascus, Oakland, Spring Hill,
Va., Mt. Zion.
Butler, M. W., Waverly, Va. ; ord. 1881 ; Va. E. conf. ; past, of
Burton's Grove, New Lebanon, Waverly Union (Surry Co.),
Spring Hili.
Butler, S. Wright, Port Chester, N. Y. ; no conf. ; past, of Congre-
gational church.
Butt, Thomas N., North Star, Ohio ; past, of Osgood, Wabash Val-
ley, Walnut Grove, North Star.
Byrket, John, Knightstown, Ind. ; Ind. E. conf.
Callihan, Jacob, Mooney, Ind. ; Bible Union conf.
Gallon, G. F., Wigginsville, Clermont Co., Ohio ; ord. 1887 ; Ky.
conf. ; past, of Lane's Seminary, Ky.
Gallon, S. J., Ky. ; ord. 1887; Ky. conf.
Calvin, S. 0., Stuttgart, Ark. ; Ark. Grand Prairie conf. ; past, of
Stuttgart, Northwest Grand Prairie.
Cameron, E., Sycamore Springs, Kansas; ord. 1873; Kans. S.
conf. ; past, of Pleasant Center, W^hitewater.
Campbell, Joseph, Laura, Ohio ; Miami conf.
Canada, F. F., Sherman, Ind. ; Ind. E. conf.
Canada, P. A. Versailles, Ohio; ord. 1886 ; Miami conf.
Canfield, F. M., Viola, Richland Co., Wis. ; ord. 1878 ; Richland
Union conf. ; past. Camp Creek.
Cannon, John, Washington, Mif.coml> Co., Mich. ; ord. 1831 ;
Mich. State and E. conf.
Capron, Levi; Harrisonville, Randolpli Co., Ind. ; ord. 1859 ; Ind.
E. conf. ; past, of Pleasant Ridge, O.
Card, J. W., Center Lovell, Me. ; ord. 1883 ; Y. and C. conf. ; past.
of Center Lovell.
Cardwell, W. W., Chestnut Grove, Ohio ; ord. 1885 ; O. E. conf. ;
past, of Bulahville, Graham Chapel.
CHRISTIAN MINISTERS. 103
Caris, S. A., Orcharcl, Ohio : ord. 1881 ; 0. Cent. conf. ; past, of
Mt. Olives, Watkins, Mill Creek.
Carmean, J. M., Newton, 111. ; 111. S. Wab. conf. ; ord. 1888; past.
of ]S[t. Gilead, Newton, Sucrar Creek.
Carr, J. H., Morganville, N. Y."; ord. 1874; N. Y. W. conf. ; past.
of Morgan ville, Stafford.
Carrothers, J. W., Peter Cooper, Ind. ; Ind. Cent. conf. ; past, of
Oak Ridge.
Carter, G. H.'; Bement, Piatt Co., 111. ; ord. 1877 ; 111. Cent. conf.
Carter, J. M., East Fairfield, 0. ; ord. 1877 ; Mt. Ver. conf. ; past.
of East Middletown, ^^^est ville.
Case, Alex. ; Ness city, Ness Co., Kans. ; ord. 1866.
Case, Pleasant, Ridgeway, Mo. ; Mo. N. conf.
Case, William, West Oneonta, Otsego Co., N. Y. ; N. Y. W. conf.
Cassida. Peter, Morehead, Ky. ; Ky. No. 2 conf.
Catt, H: D., Willow Hill, 111. ; ord. 1889 ; S. Wab. 111. conf. ; past.
of South Bend, 111.
Chace, PI. D., Ayre, Otsego Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1889 ; N. Y. E. conf. ;
past, of Otego, 1st and 2d (Center Brook).
Chamberlain, Wm., Farmersville, Mo.
Chapman, J. M., Delphos, O. N. W. conf.
Chase, J. B., Milan, Bradford Co., Pa. ; ord. 1844; N. Y. C. conf.
Chase, W. P., Waverly, 0. ; 0. conf. ; past, (^f Lilly Chapel.
Chatman, Miss Rose E., Rock Stream, N. Y. ; past, of Rock
Stream.
Cheek, S. L., Noble, 111. ; 111. S. conf. ; past, of Fox Ridge, Auster-
man, Wynook.
Cheesman, John H.,, Evergreen, Bradford Co., Pa.; ord. 1865;
Tioga River conf. ; past, of Evergreen, Franklindale.
Chelsea,' D. D., Mich.
Chenoning, W\ D., Milltown, Ala. ; ord. 1887 ; Ga. and Ala. conf.
Childs, .J. D., Shelby, N. Y. ; ord. 1883: N. Y. W. conf.
Choate, C. W., Franklin, O. ord., 1877; Miami conf.; past, of
Franklin.
Chrisman, B. H., Centreburgh, 0. ; ord. 1865 ; 0. C. conf.
Cisco, Vt. ; past, of Jay,
Claar, .Jacob A., McArthur, 0.; ord. 1855; 0. conf.
Claflin,.Jehiel E., Westmoreland, N. H. ; ord. 1838; Merrimac conf.
past, of Westmoreland.
Clapp, .1. Alex., Box 491, Danville, 111. ; ord. 1873 ; 111. C. conf.
Clark, A. H., Kingston, 111.; ord. 1858; N. 111. and Wis. conf.
Clark, John, Parkman, Me. ; ord. 1848; Me. E. conf.
Clark. J. B., Gulf IMills, Pa. ; ord. 1881 ; N. Y. C. conf. ; past, of
Gulf Mills.
Clark, -J. L., Sammitville, Ind.; Miami Reserve conf.
Clark, Latham, Orchard, Ont. ; Ont. conf.
Clark, Philip, Tippecanoe City, 0. ; Miami conf.
Clark, Susan L., Parkman, Me. ; Me. E. conf. ; past, of Harmony.
Clark, S., Keswick, Ont. ; past, of Queensville.
Clark, S. P., 0. ; 0. C. conf.
Clark, W. D., Belding, Mich. ; Mich. conf. ; past, of Belding.
Clark, Wm., Resaca, O. ; 0. C. conf. ; past, of Fair Plains.
104 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Claridge, Pleasant, Five Points, Pickaway Co., 0. ; ord. 1882 ; 0. S.
E. conf. ; past, of Shiloh, Overly Cha]iel.
Clayton, B. F., Westerly, R. I. ; R. I. and Mass. conf.
Clement, Ambrose M., Limestone, Ky. ; Ky. No. 2 conf. ; past, of
Leatherwood.
Clements, VV. G., Morrisville, N. C. ; ord. 1870; N. C. and Va. conf. ;
past, of Damascus, Wake Chapel, Durham.
Cleveland, J. A., Madison, Kan. ; ord. 1887 ; Kan. S. conf.
Cleverly, M. M., Russell's Mills, Mass, ; R. I. and Mass. conf. ; past.
of Bakerville.
Click, F. M., Lebanon, Boone Co., Ind. ; Ind. W. conf. ; past, of
Fairview, Ind.
Coat, John Williams, Greeley, Kan. ; ord. 1872 ; Kan. S. E. conf.
Coats, Anna, Harrisville Ind. ; Ind. E. conf.
Cochran, J. H., Albany, Ind. ; Ind. E. conf.
Coddington, Chas. H.,"West Milton, 0.; Miami conf.
Coe, I. H., New Bedford, Mass. ; R. I. and Mass. conf.
Coffin, Latham, Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1857; N. Y. C.
conl.
Coil, A. W., Escondido, Cal. ; Kan. S. conf.
Colburn, E. E., Eastport, Me. ; ord. 1875 ; Rockingham conf. ;
past, of Eastport.
Cole, Henry, Bone Springs, Kar.s. ; ord. 1858 ; Ivans. S. conf. ; past.
of Lerado, Mt. Zion, Pleasant Hill, Kans.
Coleman, James 0., Kansas ; Kans. S. conf. ; past, of Pleasant
Hill, Kans. (?)
Coleman, John A., Alto Pass, 111. ; 111. S. Conf. ; past, of Mt.
Pleasant.
Colier, Isaac, Preston, Rowan Co., Ky.; ord. 1889; Ky. No. 2 conf.
Collier, S. D., Unionville, Mo. ; ord. 1888 ; Mo. N. conf.
Collins, M. G., Capron, 111.; ord. 1863; Ind. S. conf.; past, of
Capron.
Collins, W. J., Virginia ; Va. W. conf.
Comer, James, Russiaville, Ind.
Comer, Samuel, Voris, Mo. ; past, of St. Joseph.
Conibear, G. A., 162 North St., New Bedford, Mass. ; R. I. and M.
conf. ; past, of Spruce St., New Bedford.
Conley, R. B., Salt Lick, Ky. ; ord. 1878 ; Ky. conf. ; past, of Lime-
stone, Soldier, Muse's Mill, Freestone.
Conrad, John, 813 N. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pa. ; ord. 1SG7 ; past.-
of Mt. Zion (Phila.), Pa.
Cook, Scot M., 342 East Forty -second St., N. Y. ; N. Y. E. conf.
Cook, Thomas, Haydenville, 0. ; O. E. conf.
Cooke, Henry, Matfield Green, Kans. ; ord. 1887 ; Kans. S. conf. ;
past, of Matfield Green.
Cooley, G. H., Gower, Mo.
Coombs, W. N., Lane, Kansas; S. E. Kans. conf.
Coon, Chas., Sampsonville, Jackson Co., 0. ; past of Monroe.
Coons, John A, Redkey, Jay Co., Ind. ; ord. 1881 ; Ind. E. conf. ;
past, of Nottingham.
Coons, Joseph, Redkey, Ind.
Cooper, A., Staley, N. "C. ; Deep River conf.
CHRISTIAN MfNISTERS. 105
Cooper, B. A., Chaneysville, Pa; ord. 1847; Ray's Hill conf. ; past.
of Mt. Zion, Prosperity, Mt. Hope, Ray's Cove.
Cooper, Wesley, Ketchum, N. Y. ; past, of Pittstield, Ketchiimville.
Copeland, J. J., Goshen, Ind. ; ord. 1881; Ind. E. conf.; past, of
Wakarnsa, Goshen, Millersbiirg.
Copeland, Justice, Holly Neck, Nansernond Co., Va. ; Va. E.
conf. ; past, of Providence.
Cope, Lycurgus, East Carmel, 0. ; Mt. Vernon conf. ; past, of
Palmyra, East Rochester.
Cortner, .J. R., Winchester, Ind. ; ord. 1878; Ind. E. conf.; past.
of Clear Creek, Olive Branch, Winchester.
Coiichman, Philip, Schoharie, N. Y. ; ord. 1846; N. Y. E. conf.
Covey, A. C., Vienna, N. J. ; N. J. conf. ; ])ast. of Vienna, .John-
sonsburg.
Cowle, W. S., Eddystone, Ont. ; Ont. conf.
Cox, Josiah C., Newport, Tex.; ord. 1880; Neb. conf.
Coy, D. 0., Taylorsville, Ind. : Ind. C. conf.
Crampton, H., Eaton, 0. ; ord. 1881 ; Miami conf. ; past, of Eaton,
Paint.
Craven, W. M., Coleridge, N. C. ; Deep River conf.
Crawford, J. A., Smithfield, 111. ; 111. W. conf.
Crawford, Jacob, Momid Station, Brown Co., 111. ; 111. W. conf. ;
past, of Mt. Pleasant.
Creger, A. R., Box 88, Truro, la.; Des Moines conf.; past, of Mt.
Vernon, Pleasant Hill.
Creger, J. H., Peru, la. ;ord. 1846; Des Moines conf.
Creger, R. A., la. ; Des Moines conf.
Crosby, B. S., Brushton, N. Y. ; ord. 1885 ; N. Y. E. conf. ; past, of
Brushton, East Dickinson.
Crowder, N. C, Buncombe, 111. ; 111. C. conf.
Crowell, N. W., Red Rock, N. Y. ; ord. 1890; N. Y. E. conf. ; past.
of Red Rock, Austerlitz.
Crowther, N. J., Regent, Johnson Co., 111. ; 111. S. conf.
Croy, Samuel A., Ontario, Story Co., la. ; ord. 1849 ; Des Moines
conf.
Cumming, Alex., Fairmount, 111.; 111. C. conf.
Cummins, J. B., Limerick, 0,; j^ast. of Pine Grove, Hopewell,
Happy Hope.
Cummins, J. H., Houston, Ind. ; ord. 1869 ; Ind. C conf.
Cunningham, S. C. V., New Carlisle, St. Joseph Co., Ind. ; ord.
1851 ; W. Mich, and N. Ind. conf. ; past, of Olive Chapel.
Curnutte, Wm. W, Limestone, Carter Co., Kv.: ord. 1889; Ky.
No. 2 conf.
Curtis, Walter R., North Dixmont, Me. ; ord. 1884 ; E. ]\Ie. conf. ;
past, of No. Dixmont, Etna.
Cushing, W. 0., Newfield, N. Y. ; ord. 1845 ; N. Y. C. conf.
Dalbv, Aaron, Muchachinock, la. ; la. C conf.
Damon, Austin, Ha^wick, N. Y. ; ord. 1852; N. Y. E. conf.
Darnell, B., Hinkley, 111. ; 111. N. conf.
Darsel, J. L., Danbury, Conn.
Daugherty, J. P., Mt. Grab, 0. ; ord. 1850; O. S. conf.; past, of
Five Mile, Fairview, Princetown, Walnut Grove.
106 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Davenport, D. S., Harrisville, Ind. ; ord. 1859 ; Ind. E. conf. ; past.
of Noble, Sharon, Reed's Station.
Davis, C, Santa Fe, Logan Co., 0. ; Ozark conf.
Davis, I. v., Rogers, Ark. ; ord. 1887 ; Ark. Grand Prairie conf.
Davis, John, Mo. ; Mo. N. conf.
Davis, Orin, Calais, Vt. ; ord. 1850; Vt. W. conf.; past, of
Calais, Vt.
Davis, Reason, Norwalk, 0. ; ord. 1873 ; Huron conf. ; past, of
East Norwalk, Norwalk.
Davis, T. N., I.akeville, N. Y. ; N. Y. W. conf. ; past, of Lakeville.
Davy, Henr}", Sabinville, Pa. ; past, of West Branch.
Dawson, N., Downing, Dunn Co., Wis. ; Wis. N. conf. ; past, of
Downing, Wis.
Dawson, T. B., Brown's Summit, N. C. ; N. C and Va.. conf.
Dawson, Wm. H. H., Oak Hill, O. ; ord. 1873 ; O. conf.
Day, Nathaniel, Newton, N, H. ; ord. 1856 ; Rockingham conf.
Deaking, Robert T., Strang, Filhnore Co., Neb. ; ord. 1879; Neb.
conf.
Deal, Win., Peru, la. ; la. S. W. conf.
Dealand, C. E., Dexter, N. H. ; ord. 1882.
Dean, H. H., Montpelier, Ind. ; M. Res. conf.
Deans, D. T., Friendship, N. C. ; ord. 1882 ; Virginia Valley conf.
De Bush, J. v., Iowa ; ord. 1890 ; Des Moines conf.
Deck, Wm. N., Bryan, Williams Co., 0. ; ord. 1876 ; 0. N. W. conf. ;
past, of Antwerp, Bethel, Mt. Zion, Union.
Deerholt, John, Reedsburg, Sauk Co., Wis.
De La Mater, L. M., Inman, Neb. ; ord. 1883 ; Neb. conf. ; past, of
Inman, Pleasant Valley.
Deming, J. S., Cass City, Mich. ; ord. 1830 ; Mich. E. conf.
Dennin, J. W., McArthur, 0. ; 0. E. conf. ; past, of Mt. Zion, Zion
Chapel.
Dennis, Jonas ; 0. E. conf.
Denny, G. R., Walton, Delaware Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1856 ; N. Y. E.
conf.
Denton, J. B., Wheeler, Pottawatomie Co., Iowa; ord. 1887 ; la.
S. W. conf. ; past, of Pleasant Grove, Mo.
De Vore, E. A., Merom, Ind.; ord. 1879; O. S. conf.
DeVore, John, Omega, Ohio ; O. conf.
Deweese, Carter, Indian Grove, Mo.; ord. 1876 ; IMo. N. conf. ; past.
of Indian Grove, Long Branch, Bethlehem, Pleasant Valley,
Mo.
Deyo, C. I., Oxford, Mich.; ord. 1862; Mich, conf.; past, of Ox-
ford.
Dexter, Henry, Burr Oak, Jewell Co., Kans. ; ord. 1879 ; N. K
conf. ; past, of Pleasant Hill, White Rock Valley.
Dexter, S. F., Delhi, Delaware Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1838 ; N. Y. E.
conf.
Dibra, J. P., West Milton Ohio ; ord. 1889.
Diltz, T. C, Wanneta, Neb. ; ord. 1877 ; Miami conf.
Dipboye, Joseph, Elwood, Ind. ; M". Res. conf.
Dobviis, W. A., Hilliards, Ohio ; 0. Cent. conf.
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Dofflemyer, Daniel H., Tatesville, Pa.
Dofflemyer, ,Jas. W., Elkton, Rockingham Co., Va. ; ord. 1873 ;
Va. Cent. conf. ; past, of Dry Run, -Joppa, Mt. Pleasant, New
Salem, Pimple Hill, White Hall, Brown's Cove.
Dofflemyer, W. A., Purcell, Bedford Co., Pa. ; Ray's Hill conf. ;
past, of Mt. Union, Bethel, Greenfield, .Jerusalem, Buck
Vallev, Whips Cove, Fairview.
Dollar, C.^M., Level Road, Ala.; ord. 1S87; Geo. & Ala. conf.;
past, of Antioch.
Doner, -John, Stayner, Ont.
Dotson, M. M., Byer, Jackson Co., Ohio ; past, of Wilson Run.
Doty, John, Maxwell, Iowa; la. Cent, conf.; past, of Collin's.
Douglas, i\I. S., Sulphur Plill, Ind. ; Ind. Cent. conf.
Dow, John, Cornville, Me.
Downey, A. S., Taylorsville, Ind.; ord. 1850; Ind. Cent, conf.:
past, of Mt. Olivet, Taylorsville, Clifford, Mill Fork.
Drake, Asa, Waterloo, 0. ; 0. E. conf.
Drake, Chas. E. ; Tioga River conf.
Drake, E. A., Chillicothe, 0. ; 0. conf.
Draper, Alice A., Westport, Mass. ; ord. 1889 ; N. Y. Cent. conf. ;
l)ast. of Westport.
Draper, Geo. W., Farmer City, 111.; ord. 187S ; 111. Cent, conf.;
past, of South Prairie Union, Bethel.
Drew, Uriah, Bangor (Johnson St.), Maine ; ord. 1882 ; INIaine E.
conf.
Duckworth, H. J., Mt. Sterling, O. ; 0. N. W. conf. ; past, of Tren-
ton, Bethel, Centerburg, Sparta, Mt. Sterling ; Secretary of
Publishing Department, A. C. C.
Dudley, Marston, Veedersburg, Ind. ; Ind. W. conf.
Duke, Geo. W., Ridgeway, N. C. ; N. C. conf.; past, of Mt. Olive,
Rowland Chapel.
Dunlap, Albert, Jamestown, 0. ; Mt. Vernon conf. ; past, of Sugar
Creek, Jamestown.
Dunn, Geo. W. Graham, N.C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of Children's
Chapel, Green Level, Summerville, Franklinton.
Durgan, .Jacob, Bangor, Me. ; ord. 1848 ; Me. E. conf.
Dutton, John G., Kittery Point, Maine; past, of Kittery 2d.
Dye, A., Ross, Iowa ; ord. 1877 ; Des Moines conf.
Dykeman, G. P., Anoka, Cass Co., Ind. ; Ind. N. W. conf. ; past.
of Beulah.
Dykes, Jas. P., Middletown, Henry Co., Ind. ; ord. 1857 ; Ind. E.
conf. ; past of Fall Creek.
Dykes, S. F., Carrollton, Carroll Co., Ark. ; ord. 1874 ; S. W. IMo.
conf.
Ealey, W. M., Urbana, 111. ; ord. 1880 ; 111. C. conf. ; past, of La
Place, Lake Fork, Olive.
Earl, I. H., Wingate, Ind.; ord. 1890; Ind. W. conf.
Eaton, H. M., Middleboro, Mass. ; Merrimac conf.
Eblin, Asa ; Ohio conf.
Eblin, John W., Gillespieville, Ross Co., 0. ; ord. 1885 ; 0. conf. ;
past, of Locust Grove, Union.
Edlow, J. M., Va. E. (Col.) conf. ; i)ast. of Westerley Grove.
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Edmunds, E., 129 Dartmouth St., Boston ; past, of Boston (Inde-
pendent.)
Ehrlieart, J. S., Lucasville, 0.; ord. 1882; 0. conf.
Elder, H. W., Milltown, Ala. ; ord. 1889 ; Ga. and Ala. conf. ; past.
of Union Grove.
Elder, J. D., Milltown, Ciiambers Co., Ala.; ord. 18G0; Ga. and
Ala. conf. ; past, of New Hope, Beulah, Rock Spring, New
Harmony.
Elder, J. W., Milltown, Ala.; ord. 1889 ; Ga. and Ala. conf.
Elder, T. H., Milltown, Chambers Co., Ala. ; Ga. and Ala. conf. ;
past, of Pleasant Grove, Beulah.
Eldridge, A. F. (unordained), Frenchtown, N. J. ; past, of Fines-
ville, Frenchtown.
Eldridge, R. B., Frenchtown, N. J.; N. J. c^nf.
Eley, R. H.; Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Elliott, Ellen, Kan. ; N. Kan. conf.
Elliott, M. S., N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Ellis, Elisha, Westbury, N. Y. ; Tioga River conf.
Ellis, J. H., Newfoundland, Elliott Co., Ky.; Ky. No. 2 conf.; past.
of Fannin Valley, Pleasant Branch, Donahoe Bend, Concord,
Slab Camp.
Ellis, Martin, Lincoln, Kan. ; N. Kan. conf.
Ellis, Z. M., Niles, Floyd Co., la.; ord. 1842; past, of " Church of
Christ " in Niles.
Ellotte, Ellen, Meredith, Kan.; Kan. N. conf. ; past, of Meredith.
Ellsworth, S., Stuart. la.
Elwell, J. 0., 1713 Lyon St., E. Des Moines, la. ; Des Moines conf. ;
past, of Pleasant Valley.
Embree, Isaac, Georgetown, 111. ; 111. C. conf. ; past, of Washington.
Emmons, C. T. ; O. C. conf.
Eubanks, W. L., Southmayd, or Sherman, Tex.
Evans, Forest E., Chillicothe, O. ; O. conf.; past, of Schooley.
Evans, J. L., Larned, Pawnee Co., Kan.
Evens, Wm. L., Vanceburg, Lewis Co., Ky. ; ord. 1883; Ky. conf.;
past, of Town Branch.
Everingham, J. E., Rye, N. H. ; ord. 1885; Rockingham conf.;
past, of North Hampton, Rye.
Everland, .J. A., 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf.
Everman, J. S., Grayson, Ky. ; ord. 1871 ; Ky. No. 2 conf.; past.
of Spice Word, Mt. Zion, Siloam.
Fahnestock, James, Versailles, 0. ; past, of ISIiami.
Fanning, Jesse, North Manchester, Ind. ; ord. 1880.
Fanton, B. S., Plainville, N. Y. ; ord. 1846 ; N. Y. N. conf. ; past, of
Plainville.
Fard, J. C, Cayutaville, N. Y. ; Tioga River conf.
Farrell, J. N., Strow's Mill, Tex. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Farson, J. H., Laurens, la.; Des Moinc^s (la.) conf.
Faulk, C. ; Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Faunce, Wm., Mattapoisett, Mass.; ord. 1844; R. 1. and Mass.
conf. ; past, of Mattapoisett.
Fee, John G., Berea, Madison Co., Ky.
Feece, Wm., Grant, Fulton Co., Ind."; ord. 1877 ; Ind. N. W. conf.
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FeJton, Jacob, Excelsior, Wis. ; Richland Union conf.
Fen lie r, J. B., Sidney, O. ; ord. 1878 ; Miami conf. ; past, of Gary s-
ville, Charity Chapel, Sidney, Lower Stillwater, New Pales-
tine.
Fenton, R. G., Locktown, Hunterdon Co., N. J, ; ord. 187(5 ; N. Y.
E. conf. ; past, of Locktown.
Ferguson, A. L., East Springfield, Erie Co., Pa. ; ord. 1874 ; N. 111.
and S. Wis. conf. ; past, of East Springfield.
Ferguson, J. SI., Manning, la. ; ord. 1858.
Fero, John T., Avondale, Osceola Co., Mich. ; Mich. N. conf. ; past.
of Hartwick, Rose Lake, Sherman.
Field, J. M., Machias, N. Y. ; ord. 1845 ; Erie conf. : past, of
Machias.
Field, Floyd C, Dayton, O. ; ord. 1889 ; Miami conf. ; past, of
Chambersburg, Phillipsburg.
Fierbaugli, Robert S., Winfield, Putnam Co., W. Va. ; ord. 1879;
past, of Langsville, 0., Union Christian Chai)el, W. Va., West
Charleston, Henderson.
Filx'r, Erasmus, Straughn, Henry Co., Ind. ; ord. 1851 ; Ind. E.
conf. ; past, of Ogden.
Fifield, J. C, South Hanson, INIass.
Fish, Asal, Sr., Waumakee, Wis. ; N. \Ms. conf.
Fish, Asal, Jr., Waumakee, Wis. ; N. Wis. conf.
Fitch, Wm. H., Braiuerd, Butler Co., Kan. ; Kan. S. conf. ; jjast.
of Davis Cemetery, Independence School House, Pleasant
Centre or Clifford.
Flanders, W. B., Salisbury Point, Mass. ; ord. 1887 ; Rock'm conf.
past, of Salisbury Point.
Flanning, Jesse, North Manchester, Ind. ; Eel River conf.
Fleming, P. H. Graham, N. C. ; Va. Val. conf.; past, of New Provi-
dence, Lebanon.
Fletcher, I. L., Lestershire, Broome Co., N. Y. ; N. Y. S. conf.
Fletcher. 0. E., Pomona, III. ; 111. S. conf. ; past, of Mt. Pleasant.
Floren, H. F., Hackleman, Ind. ; ord. 1888 ; Miami Reserve conf. ;
past, of Jefferson, Bellville.
Fly, M. L., Oakville, Union Co., 111. ; 111. S. conf.; past, of Oak
Grove, Union, Water Valley.
Folic, D. Frank, Independence, Kan.; ord. 1885; Kan. S. E. conf. ;
j)ast. of Pleasant Valley, Central.
Fonvillcj J. W., Big Falls, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf. ; past, of Mt.
Zion.
Ford, Jabez C, Cayutaville, Schuyler Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1843 ; Tioga
River conf.
Fordj'ce, L., Liberty ville, la. ; ord. 18.58 ; Clowa) Union C. conf.
Forrest, L. H., Newfoundland, Elliott Co., Ky. ; ord. 1874 ; Ky. No.
2 conf. ; past, of Pine Hill, King's Chapel, Cora.
Foster, Daniel, Willow Hill, 111. ; S. Wab.
Foster, Geo. W. ; Miai^i Reserve conf.
Foster, Jas. L., Raleigh, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf. ; past, of Auburn,
Raleigh, N. C, Hayes Chapel.
Foust, J. N., Servia, Ind.
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Fowler, D. W., Wabash City, Wabash Co., Ind. ; Incl. W. conf. ;
])ast. of Darroiigh Chapel.
Fowler, S. W., Kalamazoo, ]\Iich. ; Mich. conf.
Foy, Samuel, New Berne, N. C. ; ord. J 866 ;. N. C. (Col.) conf.
Francis, A. H., No. 4 Putnam Place, Boston Highlands, Mass. ;
ord. 1873 ; R. I. and Mass. conf.
Francis, Edward, East Grafton, N. H. ; ord. 1890; Merrimac conf. ;
])ast. of Grafton, S. Danbury.
Franklin, J. J. ; Va. E. (Col.).
Franks, Rhoda, Santa Fe, 0. : ord. 1879; 0. N. W. conf. ; i)ast. of
Flat Branch, 0.
Freeman, Riley, Urbana, Wabash Co., Ind. ; Eel River conf.
French, J. H., Carversville, Bucks Co., Pa. ; ord. 1883; past, of
Carversville.
Friend, J., Ripley, Maine; Maine E. conf.
Frink, Daniel P., Beaver Meadow, N. Y. ; ord. 1884 ; N. Y. S. conf. ;
past, of Beaver ]\[eadow.
Fry, Earl C, New Bedford, 30 Dartmouth St., Mass. ; ord. 1890;
R. I. and Mass. conf. ; past, of ("Bonny St.") New Bedford.
Fry, Frederick, Waverly, O. ; ord. 1885 ; 0.' conf.
Fry, Harvey, Olympic, Washington ; ord. 1864 ; Kans. S. conf.
Fuller, Geo. P., North West])ort, Mass. ; past, of North Westport.
Fuller, N. J. ; past, of Morning Star.
Fuller, W. R., Lyons, Kans. ; Kans. S. conf. ; })ast. of Pleasant
Hill, Reno Co.
Fulton, H. C, White Road, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf. ; past, of
Mt. Bethel, N. C.
Funderljerg, Peter, Pittsburg, Kans. ; Spring River conf.
Furnas, Jas., Le Grand, Iowa ; Iowa C. conf. ; past, of Pleasant
Hill.
Furnas, O. P., Pleasant Hill, Ohio ; Miami conf. ; past, of Hope-
well, Union, Ludlow Falls.
Furnas, Rebecca, Le Grand, la.; la. C. conf.
Galbreath, J., Mi. Res. conf.; past, of Clemons Grove.
Gander, Lewis, Vaughnsville, 0. ; ord. 1871 ; 0. N. W. conf. ; })ast.
of Liberty, McDonald.
Garbutt, Thomas, Sharon, Out.; Ont. conf.": past, of Orono.
Gardner, G. W. ; Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Gardner, W^m. H., Clarkson, Iowa : Des Moines conf.
Garland, A. R , Buck Valley, Fulton Co., Pa..; Rays Hill conf. ;
past, of Sideling Hill, Whips Cove, Providence, Clearville,
Pleasant Grove, Cedar Grove.
Garland, W. C, Hyndman, Pa. ; ord. 1879; Rays Hill c-onf. ; ])ast.
of Timber Ridge, W. Va., Milligans Cove, Pa., Valley Union,
Hyndman.
Garner, G. B., West Milton, 0. ; ord. 1874 ; O. N. W. conf. ; past.
of Sugar Grove, West Union, Si)ring Creek.
Garoutte, "^C. W., Higginsport, Brown "^Co., O. ; ord. 1859 ; O. S.
conf. ; past, of Higginsport.
Garrett, E. E., Waynesville, 111. ; 111. C. conf.
Gates, Louson, Valparaiso, Ind. ; ord. 1843; Ind. N. W. conf.
Gee, Robert, Saulsberry, Ky. ; ord. 1889 ; Ky. No. 2 conf.
CHRISTIAN MINISTERS. Ill
Geordan, Josej)!!, Ky. ; past, of Antioch.
George, Jesse, Genoda, Lawrence Co., Ind. ; ord. 1886; Bible Un-
ion conf.
Gettinger, H., Merom, Ind. ; S. Wab. 111. conf.
Gettis, J. D., Fontaneville, Adair Co., Iowa; ord. 1868; N. Kans.
conf.
Gibson, John, Westchester, Ind.
Gibson, L. L., Everton, Mo. ; Spring River conf.
Gilbert, G. A., Concord, Lewis Co. Ky. ; Ky conf.
Gill, W. R., Kansas ; ord. 1884; Ohio conf.
Gillespie, Maggie, Dupont, 0. ; ord. 1887 ; 0. N. W. conf. ; past, of
OakAvoocl, White Feather.
Gipson, G. ; ord. 1890; Miami Reserve conf.
Glasscock, T. H., Ellsbury, 0. ; Ky. No. 1 conf. ; past, of Oak
Grove, 0., Elbethel, New Hope, Ky.
Glaze, John. Girard, Kans. ; Spring River conf.
Gloyd, George, Kimball, Ind. ; Eel River conf.
Goctley, Albert, Weaubleau, Mo. ; ord. 1875 ; past, of Weauljleau,
Monegan, Antioch.
Goff, Amos, Hillsburg, Clinton Co., Ind.; ord. 187o; Miami Re-
serve conf.
Golden, W. B., Madrid, Iowa; past, of Polk City, Wlnterset, Ma-
drid, Peru.
Goldsberry, Isaac, Galveston, Ind. ; ^liami Reserve conf.
Good, Samuel, Aberdeen, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.
Goodwin, C. E., Pine Point, ]\Iaine ; ord. 1847 ; Y. and C. conf.
Gordy, Eli, Stiles, Davis Co., la. ; ord. 1855 ; Union Christian
conf. ; past, of Pleasant Ridge.
Gorman, David, Olive Hill, Ky. ; Ky. conf.
Goss, John A., 174 Concord St., Manchester, N. H. ; ord. 1863;
Rockingham conf. ; past, of Manchester.
Gott, R.H., Mellott, Ind. ; ord. 1886 ; Ind. W. conf. ; past, of Otter
Creek Union, Spring Hill, Shiloh, Bee Ridge.
Gould, E. J., Apsley, Ont. ; ord. 1885 ; Ont. conf. ; past, of Chan-
dos.
Gould, James, Chandos, Ont. ; Ont. conf.
Graham, David, Pike's Peak, Brown Co., Ind.
Graham, J., Queens ville, Ont. ; Ont. conf.
Grant, Hadly, Limestone, Me. ; Maine E. conf.
Grate, G. W.", Signal, Columbiana. Co., 0. ; ord. 1884 ; Mt. Vernon
conf.; past, of Church Hill, Highland.
Graves, Joseph H., Hamilton Falls,"N. H. : Y. ct C. conf.
Gray, Daniel, Willow Hill, 111. ; S. Wab. Ill conf. ; past, of Shiloh.
Gray, Isaac, Muncie, Ind. ; Ind. E. conf.
Graybill, T. W.,Shee]) Run, 0. ; ord. 1855 ; 0. S. conf.
Green, John, 437 Outten St., Danville. 111.; ord. 18(2: [11. Cent.
conf; past, of Eureka Lebanon, Mt. Zion, Tilton.
Green, P. H., Panora,^uthrie Co., Iowa.
Greene, O. S., Fort Recovery, O. ; ord. 1869 ; Ind. E. conf. ; past,
of North White River, Ind., Pleasant Vale (or Powers) Ind.
Greenslitt, G. W., Danielsonville, Conn. ; ord. 1840; R. I. & Mass.
conf.
112 CHKI8T1AN MlJVllSTERS.
Greer, D. E., Montpelier, Ind. ; M. Res. conf.
Greer, J. G., Patton, Carroll Co., Ind.; ord. 1842 ; Ind. N. W. conf.
Gregory, J. H., Walkertown, Ind. ; Eel River conf.
Grierson, W. F., Parsons, Kans. ; ord. 1873 ; Kans. S. E. conf. ;
past, of Pleasant Valley, Taylor School-house.
Grifiing, H. L., Erie, Pa. ; ord. 1887 ; Erie conf. ; past, of Fairview,
Franklin, Girard.
Griffith, G. L., Columbus Grove, O. ; ord. 1851 ; Miami conf.
Grimes, W. J., Fahius, N. Y. ; ord. 1847 ; N. Y. Cent. conf.
Gross, W. A., Springfield, O. ; ord. 1860 ; Miami conf. ; past, of
Plattsburg, Wilson's.
Grover, Hiram, Pine Grove, O. ; O. E. conf.; past, of Mound Hill.
Gunn, H. H., Alvin, 111. ; ord. 1885; 111. Cent. conf.
Gustin, Ellen G., Attleboro, Mass. ; ord. 18G9 ; R. I. and Mass.
conf, ; past, of West Mansfield.
Guthrie, J. W., Conquest, N. Y.; N. Y. C. conf.
Haden, J. J., Blairstown, Iowa ; 111. W. conf.
Hagans, C. M., Newark, O. ; past, of Roseville.
Hager, J. S., Junction, O. ; ord. 1887 ; 0. N. W. conf.
Hainer, C. H., New Market, Ont. ; ord. 1860; Out. conf. ; past of
New Market.
Hainer, E. A., Haverhill, Mass.; ord. 1876; Rockingham conf.;
past, of Haverhill (South), Mass.
Hainer, John A., 70 Chestnut St., Albany, N. Y. ; ord. 1882; Rock-
ingham conf. ; past, of Albany.
Plainer, W. H., Irvington, N. J.; ord. 1885; N. J. conf.; i)ast. of
Irvington.
Hainer, W. J., Vance, Omaha, Neb.
Haley, H. Lizzie, 127 Gorham St., Lowell, Mass.; ord. 1877; N. Y.
E. conf.
Hall, Abner, Concord, N. H. ; Y. and C. conf.
Hall, E. C, Danbury, Ct. ; N. Y. E. conf.; past, of Danbury.
Hall, R. L., Reoent,IU.; 111. S. Conf.
Hall, Wni. T., Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky. ; Ky. No. 2 conf.; High
Land, Donahoo Bend.
Halle, W. C, Boskydell, 111. ; 111. S. conf.
Hamlin, H., Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Hamhn, -J. G., Fultonham, Schoharie Co., N. Y. ; N. Y. E. conf.
Hammitt, 0. H. P., St. John, Stafford Co., Kans. ; Kans. S. conf. ;
past, of Neola, Kans.
Hammond, E. D., Pbiladeli)liia, Pa. ; past, of Philadelphia
(" Ebenezer ").
Hance, C. J., Spencerville, O. ; O. N. W. conf. ; past, of Two Mile,
West Cairo, Lafayette.
Hancock, 0. J., Corinna, Maine; ord. 1868; M. E. conf. ; past, of
Corinna, N. Newport.
Hand, T. W., Corydon, la. ; Union C. conf.
Hanger, A. C., Utica, O. ; ord. 1838 ; Mt. Vernon conf. ; past, of
Virginia, Mt. Zion.
Hanger; J. S., Avon, 111. ; ord. 1841; N. 111. and S. Wis. conf.;
past, of Olive Chapel.
Hardee, Wm., Spurgeon, Newton Co., Mo. ; ord. 1865.
Harlan, I. C. (licentiate), Le Grand, Iowa ; Iowa C. conf.
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Harold, Will., Russiaville, Iiid. ; Mi. Res. coiif.
Harper, Wm., Veedersburg, Ind.
Harris, E., Fitchburgh, Mass.
Harris, E. M., Romeo, Mich. ; past, of Romeo. Rav.
Harris, J. R., Sidney, 111. ; 111. C. conf. " '
Harris, 0. A., Ind.; Ind. E. conf.
Harris, Robert, Urbana, 111.; ord. 1879; 111. C conf.; past, of
Prairie Hope, Urbana, Union Cemetery, Ind.
Harrod, Mills. Dayton, (3.; ord. 1859; Mt. Vernon conf; past, of
Ansonia.
Harshbarger, A., ^^llitesboro, Texas ; ord. 1868.
Harshbarger, S., Atwood, 111. ; 111. C. conf.
Hartcook, Wm., Chestnut Grove, 0. ; 0. E. conf
Hanaman, Chas. S., Moulton, Appanoose Co., la.; U. C. conf.; ]»ast.
of Pleasant Hill.
Hatch, John W., Pittsboro, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf; past, of
Antioch, Egypt, Pleasant Union.
Hathaway, M. V., Robinson, 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf ; past, of
Lamotte, Potterville, Curtis Chapel.
Hathaway, 0. I., Charleston Four Corners, N. Y. ; ord. 1878; N. Y.
S. conf. ; past, of Charleston Four Corners, Carlisle.
Hathaway, Warren, Washingtonville, Orange Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1854 ;
N. Y. E. conf. ; past, of Blooming Grove (Congregational).
Hawk, Jacob, Hillsboro, 0. ; 0. S. conf. ; past, of Miller's Chapel.
Hawkins, E., Beallsville, Washington Co., Pa. ; Monongahela Val-
ley conf
Hawkins, E. J., Carey, N. C. ; N. C. conf.
Hawkins, R., Beallsville, AVashington Co., Pa. ; Monongahela
Valley conf.
Hayes, J. E., Baptisttown, N. J. ; ord. 1843; Tioga River conf.
Hayesi Wm. M. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.
Haynes, B., Wedgwood, Schoharie Co., N. Y. ; past, of Dix.
Hayward, Hiram, Lexington, Sanilac Co., Mich. ; ord. 1847 ; Mich.
State and E. conf ; past, of Worth and Lexington, Grant.
Havward, 0. H. ; 111. C. conf.
Hay worth, W. W., Motht's Mills, N. C. ; Deep River conf ; past, of
Pleasant Ridge, New Center, Christian Union.
Hearls, Denison, Higbv, Ross Co., O. ; ord. 1882; O. conf.
Heath, A. R., Covington, Ind. ; ord. 1860 ; Ind. W. conf.
Heavilin, J. B., Montpelier, Ind. ; M. Res. conf
Hedges, W. W., Muse's jMills, Fleming Co., Ky. ; Ky. conf.
Heger, W. W., Ky. ; past, of Clearfork.
Hefflin, Wm., Ind. ; Miami Reserve conf.
Helfinstine, D. M., Le Grand, la. ; ord. 1878; U. C. conf ; past, oi'
Le Grand, Sandusky, demons Grove ; president of Le Grand
College.
Helfinstine, S. Q., North Greece, N. Y.; ord. 1875 ; N. Y. W. conf ;
past, of Parma and Greece.
Henderson, Arthur 8., W^est Liberty, 0. ; ord. 1887 ; S. 0. conf. ;
past, of Glady Creek, McKee's Creek, W. Libertv.
Henry, A. N., Oshawa, Ont. ; ord. 1880.
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114 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Henthorn, Amos, Atlanta, Kan., or Burdensville; ord. 1871; Kan.
S. conf.
Heoffer, C. W., Union City, Ind. ; Miami conf.
Heoffer, H. G., North Clayton, 0. ; past, of North Clayton, Union
Christian.
Hercules, L. W., Centre, Ind. ; ord. 1877 ; M. Res. conf
Herndon, W. T., Elon College, N. C. ; ord. 1885; N. C. and Va.
conf. ; past, of Union, Bethlehem.
Herron, Daniel, Lubec, Me. ; ord. 1884 ; Rockingham conf.
Hess, J. W., Eldorado, Kan. ; ord. 1887 ; Kan. S. conf
Hess, Perry, Cottage Home, 111. ; 111. S. conf.
Hester, M. M., Durham, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf ; i)ast. of Berea.
Heston, Thomas, De Graff, Logan Co., 0. ; ord. 1862 ; 0. N. W.
conf.
Heughs, S., Oak Hill, O. ; 0. conf.
Hewes, C. E., Hermon, Me. ; Me. E. conf. ; past of Hermon.
Hicks, J. ; Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Hidy, David, North Manchester, Ind. ; past, of Sparta, Warren,
Union Christian, Eel River Chapel.
Hill, G. C, Williamsport, 0. ; ord. 1872 ; 0. S. conf ; past, of
VVilliamsport, Clarksburg.
Hill, Lyman, Willett, Broome Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1887 ; N. Y. S. conf ;
past, of Young Hickorv, Camp Brook.
Hiller, Geo. W., Makanda,"'lll. ; 111. S. conf. ; past, of Union Hill.
Hillman, J. J., Lincoln, Kan. ; N. Kan. conf.
Himes, Lewis, Leesburg, Ind. ; ord. 1867 ; Eel River conf.
Hines, H. L., Elon College, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf
Hines, J. J., la. ; Des Moines conf.
Hinnant, J. W., Box 107, Fayetteville, N. C. ; E. A. (Col.) conf ;
past, of Macedonia Temple.
Hinton, J. C, Livonia, Putnam Co., Mo. ; ord. 1872 ; N. Mo. conf
Hite, F. P., Willow Hill, 111. ; S. Wab. HI. conf.
Hoag, J. R., Wjanore, Neb.
Hobbs, Abiel W., Freedom, N. H. ; ord. 1850 ; Strafford conf ; past.
of Freedom Village (Peoples Meeting).
Hodges, S., Catlin,Ill.; ord. 1880; 111. C. conf ; past, of Kimble
Grove, Union Chapel.
Hole, I. M., Winterrowd, 111.; ord. 1890; S. Wab. 111. conf. ; past.
of Winterrowd, Bethna, Crooked Creek, Bethsaida.
Holiday, Oliver, Moorland, Henry Co., or Millville, Ind.
Holland, R. H., Ellwood, Va. ; ord. 1852; Va. E. conf
Holland, T., Eagle Mills, 0. ; 0. conf.
Holman, Thomas, Tulsa, Indian Territory ; ord. 1887 ; Kans. S.
E. conf.
Holt, J. AV., Burlington, N. C. ; ord. 1876 ; N. C. and Va. conf ;
past, of Salem Chapel, Centre Grove, Zion.
Holverstott, H. H., Marion, 0. ; 0. C. conf
Hook, A. W., Newton, N. H. ; ord. 1888 ; Rockingham conf ; past.
of Newton.
Horn, Jackson, Charleston, Me. ; Me. E. conf.
Horn, Spencer, Dover. Piscataquis Co., Me. ; ord. 1857 ; Me. E. conf.
CHRISTIAN MINISTERS. 115
Horton, E., N. C. (Col.) conf.
Horton, R., N. C conf.
House, J. T., Corinna, Me. ; ord. 1858 ; Me. E. conf.
Householder, Icelus, Bucyrus, 0.
Howard, Harvey, ord. 1887 ; 0. E. conf.
Howard, Lester, Swansea Center, Mass. ; ord. 1882 ; R. I. and Mass.
conf. ; past, of Swansea, South Rehoboth.
Howard, T. W., Pottersville, Mass.; ord. 1888; R. I. and Mass.
conf. ; past, of Somerset.
Howell, S. A., Carrsville, Va. ; N. C. (Col.) conf; past, of Corinth,
Pleasant Grove, Union Hill, Christian Antioch.
• Hubarth, Geo., Warren, Ind.; ord. 1844; Miami Res. conf ; past.
of Kelso, Muncie School House.
Hubbard, Jas. 0., Elkville, 111. ; 111. S. conf.
Hubert, 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf.
Huey, S. C, Mones;aw Springs, Mo. ; Osage, ^lo. conf. : past, of
Monegaw.
Hufiman, Henry, ord. 1888; Miami. Res. conf.
Hughes, Martin, Leesville, Lawrence Co., Ind. ; ord. ISoG; Bilde
Union conf.
Hughes, Svlvester. Oak Hill. .Jackson Co., O. ; ord. 1861); 0. conf.
Hull, Abner, Portsmouth, X. H. ; ord. 1839; Y. and C. conf.
Humphrey, T. P., 10 Bowdain St., Bangor, Me.; Me. E. conf.
past, of Bangor, Hampden.
Humphrey, W. H., Pleasant Valley, Sussex Co., X. .J. ; ord. 1876 ;
N. J. conf.; past, of Baleville.
Humphries, Alexander, Aurora, Mo.; ord. 1854; Spring River
conf; past, of Aurora 1st.
Hunnicutt, N. B., Pratt, X. C. ; ord. 1889 ; X. C. and Va. conf. ;
past, of Pleasant Grove (.J).
Hunt, A. Trenton, Ind. ; past, of Mt. Gilead.
Hunt, G. D., Ga. and Ala. conf.; past, of McGuire's Chapel.
Hunt, .J. T., Carysville. Champaign Co., 0.; ord. lS4o : Miami.
Ohio, Conf.
Hurd, A. -J., Troups))urg, Steuben Co., X. Y.; ord. 1885; Tioga
River conf; past, of Troupsburg, Woodhul
Hurd, Xelson, Rich wood, O. ; ord. 1846; O. C conf
Hurley, M. L., Franklin, Va. ; ord. 1870; Va. E. conf ; past, of
Berea, Holy Xeck, Va.
Hurst, A. P., Muse's Mills, Fleming Co., Ky. ; ord. 1878; Ky. conf. ;
past, of Grain Creek, Mt. Zion, Crooked Creek, Pleasant
Valley.
Hurst, G. M., Aurora, Etawa Co., Ala. ; Geo. and Ala. conf. ; Chris-
tiana.
Hursted, I). S., Yellow Spring, O. ; ord. 1882 ; Miami conf.
Hutchinson, S. A., Elmwood, O. ; ord. 1853; O. C. conf.
Hutton, D. S., :Martinsburg, la. ; ord. 1889 ; U. C. conf.
Huyck, W. J.. Galwav, Saratoga Co., X. Y. ; ord. 1869.
Hyman, F. W., Harlow, X. C. ; X. C. (Col.) conf.
Ingoldsby, 0. F., West Windsor, Broome Co., X. Y. ; ord. 1873 :
X. Y. C. conf.
Irons, E. W.. Ellisville, 111. ; ord. 1858 ; 111. W. conf.
116 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS,
Irons, G. W., Bernadotte, 111. ; ord. 1887 ; 111. W. conf. ; past, of
Antioch, Bernadotte, Mound Chapel, Mt. Pleasant.
Isely, A. F., Shallow Ford, N. C. ; ord. 1887 ; N. C. and Va. conf. ;
l^ast. of Apple's Chapel, Pleasant Hill (C), Clover Orchard.
Isely, E. T., Ply CO, Va.; ord. 1887; N. C. and Va. conf.; past, of
Bethany, New Hill, Hebron.
Jackman, Taylor, Kokomo, Ind. ; Miami Res. conf. ; past, of St.
Paul.
Jackson, , Caldwell, Idaho ; N. Kans. conf.
Jackson, Chester A., Berlinville, Erie Co., 0. ; ord. 1890 ; past, of
Norwalk Mission.
Jackson, C. L., 578 Lorimer St., Brooklyn, E. D., N. Y. ; ord. 1880;
N. Y. E. conf. ; past, of Brooklyn.
Jackson, E. M., Danbury, Ct. ; ord! 1844 ; N. J. conf.
Jackson, Geo. B., Christiansburg, Champaign Co., 0. ; ord, 1887 ;
Miami conf. ; past, of Lost Creek, Addison, Honey Creek.
Jackson, T. J., Kans. ; Kans. S. conf.
Jacobs, Jesse, Boundary, Ind.
James, Annette Russell, 2362 15th St., Denver, Col. ; ord. 1883 ;
Iowa S. W. conf.
Jarrell, E. H., Randleman, N. C. ; Deep River conf. ; past, of Mt.
Union, Pleasant Union.
Jayne, B. F., Arcadia, Ind. ; M. Res. conf.
Jellison, P. W., Winterset, la.
Jenkins, Wm., Raysville, -Jackson Co., 0. ; 0. E. conf.
Jennings, C, Bentleysville, Wash. Co., Pa. ; Monongahela conf.
Jennings, Isaiah, Haydentown, Fayette Co., Pa. ; ord. 1854 ; Pa.
W. conf.
Jennings, J. B., I. C. conf.
Jennings, John, Haydentown, F;iyette Co., Pa, ; ord. 1855 ; Pa. W.
conf.
Jennings, N. L., Collins, Iowa.
Johnson, G. W., New Burlington, Ind. ; ord. 1882 ; Ind. E. conf. ;
past, of Millville, Philadelphia, Ind.
Johnson, Isaac, Dennison, Crawford Co., la. ; ord. 1836; la. Cent.
conf. ; past, of Liberty Tp., Taylor, la.
Johnson, Isaac V. D. R., Farmland, Ind. ; ord. 1874 ; Ind. E. conf,
past, of Granville.
Johnson, J. B., Jackson, 0. ; 0. conf.
Johnson, R. A. M., Wigginsville, Clermont Co., 0.
Johnson, R. D., Apex, N. C. ; N. C (Col.) conf. ; past, of Poplar
Spring, Sand Hill, Zion Hill.
Johnson, Wm., la. ; la. Cent. conf.
Johnston, R. M., Harmony, Ind.; ord. 1882; Ind. ^V^ conf.; past.
of Croy's Creek.
Jones, A. A,, Anno, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.; past, of Cedar
Grove.
Jones, A. L., Waynesville, O. ; ord. 1884 ; 0. S. conf.
Jones, C. J., No. 1 Tazewell St., Norfolk, Va. ; ord. 1863; Miami
conf. ; past, of Norfolk,
Jones, C. J., Jr., Berkley, Va. ; ord. 1889 ; Va. E. conf, ; past, of
Berkley.
CHRISTIAN MINISTERS 117
Jones, D. F., No. 1, Go Chome Shin Minato, Cho, Kyabaski Ku,
Tokio, Japan ; ord. 1877 ; N. C. and Va. conf. ; missionary in
Japan.
Jones, D. W., Fort Wayne, Ind. ; ord. 1861 ; Eel River conf.
Jones Elias, Akron, N. Y. ; ord. 1860 ; N. Y. W. conf. ; past, of
West Shelby, N. Y.
Jones, Eliza ; Ind. W. conf
Jones, Geo. W., Ithaca, Wis. ; Richland Union conf; past, of Ash
Creek, Dayton.
Jones, I. S., Clarendon, Vt. ; R. I. and Mass. conf ; past, of Con-
gregational Church Society.
Jones, J. A., Ballentine's Mills, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf ; past.
of Christian Chapel, Plymouth.
Jones, J. C, Dunbarton, Adams Co., 0. ; O. S. conf.
Jones, J. R., 111. W. conf
Jones, Mrs. Jeannie INI., Le Grand, la. ; past, of Bethel.
Jones, Jesse T., Berkley, Va. ; ord. 1874; Va. E. (Col.) conf. ; past.
of Providence, Newport.
Jones, T. W., Mich. ; Mich. N. conf
Jordan, T. B., Va. E. (Cpl.) conf.
Jordan F. E. Holland, Va. ; Va. E. (Col.) conf ; past, of Chapel
Grove, Mt. Ararat, Zion, Va., Laurel Hill, Va.
Julian, M. P., Liverpool, Kans. ; Kans. S. conf.
Kasson, M. G., Kanst^s; N. 111. and Wis. conf.
Keller, L. M., Iowa ; Iowa C. conf.
Kellison, A. D., Madison, Greenwood Co., Kans. ; ord. 1846; Kans.
S. E. conf
Kelley, John, 0. E. conf.
Kemp, B. F., Union City, Ind.; past, of Middletown, Gettysburg (0.),
Laura (O.).
Kennedy, G. W., Moosup Valley, R. I.; ord. 1861; R. I. and
jSIass. conf ; past, of Moosup Valley.
Kershner, Mrs. Rebecca, Eaton, 0. ; ord. 1885 ; Ind. E. conf ; past.
of Concord.
Kibler, J. A. ; Pa. W. conf
Kidder, A., Belmont, N. H. ; Merrimac conf.
Kidder, Moses, Woodstock, Vt.; ord. 1843 ; Vt. E. conf ; past, of
Woodstock, Vt.
Kilpatrick, R. I., Black Run, O. ; ord. 1882; Mt. Vernon.
Kilpatrick, Robert, Frazeysburgh, O.
Kimball, Uzal, Montpelier, Ind. ; Eel River conf.
Kimble, Nottingham, Wells Co., Ind. ; Eel River conf
Kinder, Joseph, Hobb's Station, Tipton Co., Ind.; ord. 1877;
Miami Res. conf. ; past, of Mt. Zion, Sand Bank, Indian
Prairie.
Kinney, D. W., Kansas ; past, of Dutch Creek.
Kinney, J. W., Potwin, Kans.; ord. 1885; Kans. S. conf ; past, of
Polo, Kans.
Kinney, T. C, Brainard, Butler Co., Kans. ; ord. 1887 ; Kans. S.
conf
Kinterby, W., Poplar Plains, Ky.
Kirby, J. 0., Christiansburg, O. ; ord. 1859 ; Miami conf
118 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Kitchen, J. T., Windsor, Va, ; past, of Isle of Wiuht Court House,
Liberty Springs, Eure's, Berea.
Klapp, P. T., Youngsville, N. C. ; ord. 1875 ; N. C. and Va. conf. ;
past, of Ingrams, Keyser, Mt. Auburn, New Elam, Pleasant
Grove, Va.
Klapp, S. B., Youngsville, N. C. ; ord. 1882; N. C. and Va. conf.;
pastor of Beulah, Union, Va., Youngsville.
Knight, W. H. H., Champion, Pa. ; Ray's Hill conf. ; past, of Mt.
Zion, W. Va.
Knight, W. R., Roanoke, Randolph Co., Ala; Geo. and Ala. conf. ;
past, of Fellowship, Mt. Zion.
Knight, Zebulon, South Berwick, ]\Ie. ; Y. and C. conf. ; past, of So.
Berwick and Wells.
Kob, J. R., Center, Howard Co., Ind. ; ord. 1866 ; Ind. N. W. conf.;
past, of New Hope, Shiloh.
Laid, S. B., Canton, Fulton Co., 111. (Fiatt) ; W. 111. conf.
Lamb, Jehu, Clarkson, la. ; ord. 1860 ; Des Moines conf.
Lambert, J. S., Reamsville, Smith Co., Kans. ; ord. 1870; N. Kans.
conf. ; past, of Eminence.
Lambert S. S., Red Creek, Tucker Co., West Va. ; ord. 1879 ; W.
Va. conf. ; past, of Rich wood.
La Mont, James, 328 North Clinton St., Rochester, N. Y. ; ord.
1867 ; N. Y. C. conf.
Lane, S. A., Delphos, O. ; ord. 1887 ; 0. N. W. conf.
Lane, S. O., Bates City, Lafayette Co., Mo. ; Deer Creek, 0., conf.
Lang, William H., Ripley, Me.; Me. E. conf.; past, of Ripley,
Parkman.
Lason, A. A., Hartwick, N. Y. ; ord. 1861 ; N. Y. S. conf.
Lathrop, W. L., 31 High St., Fall River, Mass.; ord. 1884; R. I.
and Mass. conf.
Lawrence, G. D., Merom, Ind.; ord. 1890; Ind. W. conf. ; past, of
Trimble, 111., Sumner, 111.
Lawrence, John S., Erect, N. C. ; ord. 1864; Deep River conf. ;
past, of Brown's Chapel, Shiloh, Union Grove.
Lawrence, W. W., Brower's Mill, N. C. ; Deep River conf. ; past, of
Antioch, Bear Creek.
Lawson, Isaac R., Ind. ; ord. 1890 ; Ind. W. conf.
Lawton, J. W., Manning or Ingleside, N. Y. ; ord. 1863 ; N. Y. W.
conf. ; past, of Ingleside.
Lawwill, J. B., Westboro, 0. ; 0. S. conf. ; past, of Dallas, ^Vest-
boro, Center ville.
Layman, Henry, 0. ; 0. N. W. conf.
Layman, John, Michigantown, Clinton Co., Ind. ; M. Res. conf. ;
past, of Mt. Zion, Friendship.
Leathers, John L., Monroe, Me.; ord. 1885; Maine E. conf.
Lee, John, Mound Station, Brown Co., 111. ; W. 111. conf.
Leeka, Thomas W., Losantville, Randolph Co., Ind. ; ord. 1879 ;
Ind. E. conf.
Leonard, A., Gilbert's Mills, Paulding Co., 0. ; ord. 1887 ; 0. N. W.
conf. ; past, of Pleasant Branch, Flat Rock, Fairview.
Lepley, D., Lima, 0. ; ord. 1858 ; O. N. W. conf. ; past, of Brandy-
wine, Logansville.
CHRISTIAN MINISTP^RS. 119
Lett, M. F., Lafayette, Ala. ; Ga. and Ala. conf.
Letts, A. M., Memphis, New York ; ord. 1875 ; N. Y. N. conf. ; past.
of Memphis.
Leviafer, T. J., New Berne, N. C. ; E. Atlantic (Col.) conf. ; past, of
Children's Chapel, Union Chapel.
Lewis, C, Pamlico, N. C. ; E. At. (Col.) conf.
Lewis, L. Edward, Richwood, 0. ; Deer Creek conf.
Lewis, Samuel, Joy, 0. ; ord. 1880; 0. E. conf.; past, of Mt. Zion,
Coe's Chapel, Pleasant Ridge.
Liggon, Addison, Hollj'' Springs, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.
Like, H. H., Nekoma, 111.; ord. 1864; 111. W. conf.; past, of On-
tario.
Lindley, F. J., Mooney, Ind. ; Ind. C. conf.
Lindsey, L. J., Perlee, Iowa; ord. 1890; U. C. conf.
Lindsey, W. R., Oakville, Union Co., 111. ; 111. S. conf. ; past, of
Little Crab Orchard.
Linscott, Thomas, Wheeler, Mich. ; ord. 1867 ; Mich. conf.
Little, John B., Sims, HI. ; past, of Burnt Prairie.
Livengood, T. F., Atwood, 111. ; 111. C. conf.
Livingstone, E. 0., Searsburg, N. Y. ; ord. 1881 ; N. Y. C. conf.
Lobaugh, D. D., West Cairo, 0.; ord. 1868; 0. N. W. conf. ; past.
of Dupont, 0.
Logan, F. W., Quincy, Lewis Co., Ky. ; ord. 1885 ; Ky. conf.; past.
of Zion Hill, Walnut Grove.
Logue, James R., Pine Ridge, Bedford Co., Pa. ; Pa. S. conf.; past.
of Jerusalem, Antioch, Tatesville, Pipe's Run.
Long, A., Versailles, 0.
Long, Byron R., Y^ellow Springs, 0. ; ord. 1886 ; Miami conf. ;
agent for Antioch College.
Long, D. A., Yellow Springs, O. ; Miami conf. ; president of A. C.
C, president of Antioch College.
Long, Gabriel, Chestnut Grove, O. ; 0. E. conf.
Long, G. W., Spring Lake, 0.
Long, Peter, Napoleon, Ind.
Long, Samuel, Box 186, Versailles, 0, ; past, of Beaver Creek,
Bethany.
Long, W. S.', Elon College, N. C. ; ord. 1862 ; N. C. and Va. conf. ;
president of Elon College.
Lott, H. L.. Ansonia, 0.; ord. 1889; Ind. E. conf. ; past, of Tee-
garden (Straughn), Macedonia, Coletown.
Louis, J. H. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of St. Louis.
Lovering, Nathaniel, Newton, N. H. ; ord. 1864; Mass. and R. I.
conf.
Luck, E. C, Dayton, 0. ; past, of Dayton.
Lundy, W. L., Albany, Delaware Co., Ind. ; Ind. E. conf. ; past, of
Alban}^, Ind., Woodington, 0.
Luther, Nelson, Rockland, R. I. ; R. I. and Mass. conf.
Lyke, M. D., Portlandville, N. Y.
Maben, B. S., Gilead, Me.; ord. 1875; N. Y. E. conf.
Mabry, J. H., Gary, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of Swift Creek,
St. Peter, Christian Chapel, Pilgrim's Rest, Mt. Zion, Chatham
Co., Free Liberty, Pleasant Grove.
120 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
McAlpine, Ezra, Dundee, Yates Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1872; N. Y. C. conf.
^IcBroom-, Haw River, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of McBroom's
Chapel.
McCallum, A. H., Durham, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.; past, of
Young's Chapel.
McCalman, John, New Bedford, Mass. ; ord. 1886 ; R. I. and
Mass. conf. ; past, of New Bedford (Middle St.), Mass., Smith's
Mills.
McCaslin, Wm., McCluney, 0. ; ord. 1850 ; O. E. conf.
McClain, M. W., Omega, Pike Co., 0. ; ord. 1868 ; 0. conf. ; past.
of Wilson Run, Pigeon Creek Valley.
McCloud, N. S., Dunkirk, 0. ; O. N. W. conf. ; past, of Liberty,
Middle Creek, Cherry Grove.
McCoy, J. F., Ulysses, Neb. ; ord. 1878 ; Neb. conf. ; past, of Way-
land, Shiloh, Arborville.
McCullough, P., Dayton, 0. ; ord. 1855; Miami conf.
McCullum, A. H., Durham, N. C. ; N. C (Col.) conf.
McDaniel, R. H., Feesburgh, O. ; ord. 1873 ; O. S. conf. ; past, of
Olive Chapel.
McDonald, C. W., Iowa ; Union Christian conf.
McDowell, J. ; Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Mace, Chas. S. (unordained), Cranberry Creek, Fulton Co.. N. Y. ;
past, of Cranberry Creek.
Mace, Fleming, Elizaville, Ind. ; ord. 1882 ; Ind. E. conf.
Mace, J. A., East Hounsfield, N. Y. ; ord. 1880 ; N. Y. E. conf. ;
past, of East Hounsfield.
McFadden, C, Broughton, 111. ; Ind. S. conf.
McFarland, Wm., Martinstown, Putnam Co., Mo. ; ord. 1880; INfo.
N. conf. ; past, of Welcome Home.
McGeorge, Sylvester, Howard City, Mich. ; Mich. conf. ; ]>ast. of
Town Line.
McGinnes, Dan., Mt. Etna, Ind. ; Eel River conf.
McGlauflin, Chas. F., Binghamton, N. Y. ; ord. 1888; N. Y. E.
conf. ; past, of Binghamton.
McGlauflin, John, Petersburg, N. Y. ; ord. 1851 ; N. Y. E. conf. ;
past, of Petersburg.
McGowan, R., Pidcock Ranch, Texas.
McKee, J. S. : Ray's Hill conf.
^IcKenzie, M., Phoenix, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.; past, of Cedar
Hill, Christian Hope.
McKenzie, R. Franklinton, N. C. ; ord. 1870 ; N. C. (Col.) conf.;
past, of Pope Chapel, St. Andrew's Chapel, Red Hill C'haj^el.
McKinney, A. L., Troy, 0. ; Miami conf.
McKinney, Geo., Wynoose, 111. ; S. Wab. 111., conf.
McKinzie, G. C, Bosky dell, 111. ; 111. S. conf. ; past, of Pleasnnt
Valley.
McKinzie", J. H., Boskydell, 111. ; 111. S. conf.
McKown, S. S., Beloit, O. ; Mt. V. conf.
McKoy, Wm., Raleigh, N. C. ; E. At. (Col.) conf. ; past, of Myrtle
Grove.
McLauglilin, H. M., Cannel, Me. ; Me. E. conf. ; past, of South
Union, Palmyra.
CHRISTIAN MINISTERS. 121
McLaughlin, N. J., Belding, Mich. ; ^lich. conf.
McKenzie, M., Phcenix, N. C. ; E. Atlantic (Col.) conf. ; past, of
Christian Hope, Cedar Hill
McMenzie, Robert, Franklinton, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.
McMillen, John, Winterset, la. ; Western 111. conf.
Mc Neely, S., Tiosa, Ind. ; ord. 1873; Ind. N. W. conf.; past, of
Pleasant Hill, Pipe Creek, Hickory Grove, Bloomingsburg.
McNees, J. H., Richland Center, Box 139, Wis.; Richland Union
conf. ; past, of Bethesda, West Willow, Pine River.
McNees, Samuel, Farmland, Ind.
McQuillin, Ira A. ; Xewburyport, Mass.
]\Iaciunber, M., Hyattville, O. ; 0. Cent, conf
McWhinney, T. M., Dayton, O. ; Eel River conf. ; publishing
agent of the Christian Publishing Association.
Maddix, W. Ij., Saulsberry, Ky. ; Ky. No. 2 conf. ; past, of Pleas-
ant Hill.
Madison, L. C, Wentworth, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Makinster, D., Yale, la. ; ord. 1885 ; Antioch, Iowa (N. W.) conf.
Mangum, L. W., Benson, N. C. : N. C. and Va. conf. ; past, of
Pleasant Hill, (J.).
Mann, Jos., Pamlico, N. C. ; ord. 1870 ; E. Atlantic (Coi.) conf. ;
past, of Broad Creek Chapel, Smith Creek, Zion Hill.
Manville, A. G., Yellow Springs, Greene Co., O. ; ord. 1885 ; Mt.
Vernon conf.
Manville, I. J., Sparta, 0. ; Mt. Vernon conf.
Manville, W. S., Valparaiso, Ind. ; ord. 1846; Eel River conf.
Mapes, A. W., Osage conf.
Maple, .James, Milford, N. .J.; ord. LS43: Miami conf; past, of
INIilford.
Maple, W. J., Warsaw, Mo. ; Osage conf.
Mark, Jacob, Ash Ridge Wis. ; ord. 1861 ; R. Union conf. ; past.
of Excelsior, Sand Prairie.
Markley, J. J.. Murray, Ind. ; ord. 1872 ; Eel River conf.
iSIarks, Levi, Pierceton, Ind ; ord. 1884 ; Eel River conf.
Marsh, J. D., Urbana, Champaign Co., O.; ord. 1837.
Marshall, J. H., Logansport, Ind., care of Geo. K. Marshall.
Martin, A. H., Albion, Maine ; Merrimac conf. ; past, of Albion.
jNIartin, .James H., Catlin, 111. ; Ohio conf ; past, of Poage,
Prospect.
Martin, W. F., Regent, Johnson Co, 111.; 111. S. conf.
Martindale, Elijah, Wichita, Kansas; ord. 1872; Kans. S. conf.
Martz, M., West Cairo, 0. ; ord. 1840; 0. N. W. conf.
Marvin, J. P., Randall, N.Y ; ord. 1889 ; N. J. conf.; past, of Randall.
Marvin, J. W., Utica, 0. ; ord. 1829 ; Mt. Vernon conf.
Mason, Benj., Springboro, Pa.; ord. 1870; Erie conf; past, of
Springboro, Beaver Center.
Masters, J. L., Coffey ville, Kans. ; Kans. S. E. conf.
Masters, J. S., ^ladison. Greenwood Co., Kans. ; ord. 1870; Kans.
S. E conf., past, of Madison, Mt. Zion.
.Matheney, R., Casey, 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf ; past, of Mt. Moriah,
Mt. OHves.
122 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Maxwell, John S., Crawfordsville, Ind. ; ord. 1844 ; Ind. W. conf. ;
past, of Elm Grove.
Mayfield, G., Bowie (or Buoy), Montague Co., Texas ; ord. 1872.
Mayo, P. A., Iowa ; Des Moines conf.
Meiford, G. W., Higginsport, 0.; 0. S. conf.; ord. 1851.
Mefford, Walker W., Russelville, O. ; 0, S. conf. ; pas. of Russelville.
Melain, W. W., Omega, 0. ; 0. conf.
Mell, G. R., Delphos, 0. ; ord. 1882; 0. N. W. conf.; jiaat. of Mt.
Jefferson, Spencerville.
Melvin, James T., Wiggins ville, 0. ; past, of Poplar Chapel.
Mendenhall, Cyrus, Orangeport, N. Y. ; ord. 1873 ; Mich. conf. ;
past, of Royalton.
Mendenhall, I. C., Newman, 111. ; 111. C. conf. ; past, of Antioch.
Merideth, Orange, Bloomingsburg, Ind.
Merrill, Geo. E., Troy, 0.; ord. 1886; Miami conf.; past, of
Troy.
Merritt,"G.B., Fall River, Mass.; ord. 1883; R. I. and Mass conf;
past of 1st Fall River (Franklin St.).
Merritt, J. G., Kans. ; Kans. N. conf.
Middleton, E., past, of Signal, 0.
Millard, D. E., Portland. Ionia Co., Mich. ; ord. 1852 ; Mich. conf.
Miller, D. N., Millwood, Ind., Eel River conf
Miller, E., Russiaville, Ind.; M. Res. conf.
Miller, John, INIadison, Kans. ; Kans. S. E. conf. ; past, of North
Branch, Verdegree, Pleasant Valley.
Miller, Mrs. K. E., Veedersburg, Ind. ; 111. C. conf. ; past, of At-
wood, 111., Pleasant View, 111., Atwood Branch, 111., Old
Union, Ind.
Miller, M. B., Ind. ; Ind. E. conf.
Miller, M. B., la. ; Des Moines conf.
Miller, T. H., Lane, 111. ; 111. C. conf.
Miller, V. R., Goshen, Ind.; ord. 1872; Eel River conf; past, of
Millwood, Ind., Olive Chapel, Ind.
Miller, W. H., Veedersburg, Ind.
Miller, Wm., Swansea, Mass. ; ord. 1854 ; R. I. and Mass. conf.
INIills, Thomas, Marion, Ind. ; Miami R. conf.
Mitchell, E. E., Tullytown, Pa. ; ord. 1867 ; past, of Tullytown.
Mizener, A. C, Latham, Butler Co., Kans. ; ord. 1875 ; Kans.S. conf
Moffitt, H. T., Mofht's Mills, N. C. ; Deep River conf.
Moflit, Stancil, Afton, Union Co., la. ; Des Moines conf.
Moody, James, Waverly, 0. ; O. conf. ; past, of Pleasant Valley.
Moody, Laura, Gallena, Kans. ; ord. 1883.
Moomaw, J. B., Sidney, Iowa ; la. S. W. conf.
Moon, A. R., Eagle Corner, Wis. ; Richland Union conf.
Mooney, I., Towanda, Kans. ; ord. 1833 ; Kans. S. conf ; past, of
Towanda.
Moore, D. W., Brockport, N. Y. ; ord. 1859 ; N. Y. W. conf ; past.
of Clarendon.
Moore, H. C, Lawrenceville, Va. ; ord. 1887; Va. E. conf.
Moore, T. V., 15 Colf^ix Avenue, Binghamton, N. Y. ; ord. 1872 ;
Tioga River conf. ,
Morey, J. K., Nashville, Mo. ; Spring River conf
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.Morey, Wm. S., Beallsville. Pa. ; ovd. 1846 ; Monongahela Valley
coiif.
Morgan, D. E., Neola, Stafford Co., Kans. ; ord. 1881 ; Kans. S.
conf. ; assistant past, of Lerado.
Morgan, J. F., Conneaut, 0. ; ord. 1879 ; N. Y, E. conf ; past, of
Conneaut.
Morgan, Wm., Markhara, Ont. ; past, of Markham.
Morrill, A. H., Eddytown. Yates Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1872: N. Y. E.
conf ; president of Starkey College.
Morrill, W. S., Sonth Danbury, N. H. ; ord. 1844 ; ^lerrimac conf '
jNIorris, Alvin N., Muncie City, Ind. ; M. Res. conf; past of As-
berry Chapel, Pleasant Valley.
Morris, Ida, Rural. Ind. ; ord. 1889 ; Ind. E. conf.
Morris, S. T., Mt. Sterling, O. ; 0. S. conf; past, of Antioch,
Renick.
:Morrow, G. W., West Randolph, Vt. ; ord. 1889 ; X. Y. E. conf. ;
past, of West Randolph.
Morton, A. A., S. Portsmouth, R. I.; ord. 1885; R. I. and Mass.
conf : pist. of S. Portsmouth. R. I.
Morton, A. G., Lubec, Maine ; ord. 1828 ; R. I. and Mass. conf
Morton, D. A., Jadwin, Mo. ; Ozark conf.
Moses, T. G., Franklin, X. H. ; ord. 1862 ; Merrimac conf ; past, of
Franklin.
jNIott, E F., Knoxville, Tioga Co., Pa. ; ord. 1874 ; Tioga River
conf ; past, of West Pike, Pa.
Mount, Jasper, I^each, O. ; ord. 1881 ; 0. E. conf
Mower, Frank, N. ^Manchester, Ind. . Eel River conf
Mudge, E., Durand,Mich ; ord. 1857 ; Mich, conf ; past, of Holly,
Richfield, Durand (not organized).
Mugridge, J, H., Kittery Point, ^h\ : ord. 1872; Y. and C. conf. ;
past, of Kittery (Point).
Mullin, Francis M. ; ord. 1883 ; M. Res. conf ; past, of Black Creek,
Crain Pond.
Mullin, W. F., Farmland, Ind. ; Ind. E. conf ; past, of Eaton, New
Libert}^ (Randolph Co.), Union Chapel.
Mullinax, .John, Murphysboro, 111. ; 111. S. conf
Murray, D. B., 115 Devonshire St., Boston, Mass. ; ord. 1867 ;
Rockingham conf
Myers, C, Greene, Ind. ; ord. 1884 ; Ind. E. conf
j\Iyers, Eli, Ohio, St. Clair Co., Mo. ; Osage conf ; past, of Prairie
Home.
Myers, Joel, Le Grand, la. ; ord. 1878 ; la. C. conf
Nathaniel, Isaac, Beaufort, N. C. ; ord. 1875 ; N. C. conf
Naufsinger, A., Dupont, O.
Nealeigh, Wm., Arcanum, 0.; ord. 1842; Ind. E. conf
Neese, J. L., Truett, Ala. ; Ga. and Ala. conf : past, of Macedonia.
Nelson, A. S., Big Oak, N. C. ; Deep River conf
Nelson, Nathaniel, Giyen, 0. ; ord. 1872 ; 0. conf ; past, of Sandy
Creek.
Newberry, F. M. ; Ga. and Ala. conf
Newhouse, J. T., Sulphur Springs, Ind. ; Ind. E. conf ; past, of
\Miite Union, Blountsville, Sulphur Springs, Mooreland.
124 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Newhouse, S. S., 420 W. Ash St., Piqua, 0. ; ord. 1862 : Miami
conf. ; past, of Piqua.
Newitt, H. I., De Ruyter, Madison Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1868; N. Y. S.
conf.
Newman, J. W., Elon College, N. C. ; ord. 1883 ; N. C. and Va.
conf.; past, of New Providence.
Newman, N. G., Elon College, N. C. ; Va. E. conf. ; past, of Morris-
ville (Wake Co.), Sliallow Ford, Shallow Well.
Nichols, J. S., Wallace, Ind. ; Ind. W. conf
Nicholls, R. J., Hampton, Conn. ; ord. 1874; R. I. and Mass. conf ;
past, of Howard Valley, Conn.
Nicholson, A. W., Harmony Ind. ; Ind. W, conf.
Noel, S. T., Middletown, Montgomery Co., Mo. ; Mo. N. E. conf. ;
past, of Bible Chapel.
Noffsinger, A., Vaughnsville, 0.; ord. 1887; 0. N. W. conf; past.
of Ottawa River, Vaughnsville, Maple Grove.
Norman, Henry, Covert, Mich.; ord. 1879.
Oakley, H. M., Maplewood, Shelby Co., 0.; ord. 1876; O. N. W.
conf.; past, of Muchinippi, North Salem, O.
Offill, Johnson, Lawton, Ky. ; ord. 1871 ; Ky. No. 2 conf.
O'Laughlin, John, Richmond, la.; ord. 1853'; Union C. conf ; past.
of Oak Grove, Palestine, la.
Older, George, Ithaca, Mich. ; past, of Emerson.
Oliver, John W., Wingate, Ind. ; ord. 1874; Ind. W. conf.
Onslow, Jacob, Wilmington, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of St.
Lewis.
Orr, W. H., Lebanon, 0. ; ord. 1871 ; Miami conf. ; past, of Bethany.
Osburn, Alfred, Eclipse, Jackson Co., Ind. ; ord. 1878 ; Bible Union
conf.; past, of Antioch, Bethel, Liberty.
Overlander, Adison, Piney Creek, Pa. ; ord. 1885; Ray's Hill conf.
Owens, A. J., Towanda, Kan.; ord. 1876; Kan. S. conf.
Packer, D. E., Portlandville, N. Y. ; ord. 1887 ; N. Y. E. conf.
Pasfe, Ira J., Dexter, Me. ; ord. 1872 ; Me. E. conf.
PaFmer, S. E., Willett, Cortland Co., N. Y.
Pangburn, Wm., Georgetown, O. ; ord. 1864 ; 0. S. conf.
Park, C. F., Bradyville, O. ; I. S. W. conf. ; past, of Pleasant Hill,
Enon.
Parker, B. G., Salisbury Point, Mass. ; ord. 1877 ; Rockingham
conf.
Parker, Chas., North Scituate, R. I. ; R. I. and INLass. conf.
Parker, W. G., Summittville, Ind. ; ord. 1874 : M. Res. conf. ; past.
of Clear Creek, Paw Paw, Whetstone Chapel, Salimon}^
Parmenteer, L. C. ; Tioga River conf
Parr, J. A., Boston, Ind. ; Ind. W. conf. ; past, of Boston, Silver
Creek, Ind. ; Bethlehem, 0.,
Parson, J. M., Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Parsons, C. V. ; York, Me ; N. Y. C. conf. ; past, of York.
Parsons, De W. C, Appleton, O. ; ord. 1882 ; O. C. conf.
Parvin, E. F., Bridgeboro, N. J. ; ord. 1870; N. J. conf.
Passage, C. E., Mellott, Ind.
Passage, Henry, Mellott, Ind. ; Ind. W. conf ; past, of Center, Gar-
field.
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Patrick, F. M., Kirlin, Ind.
Patterson, J. J., 810 Gilbert St., Danville, 111.; ord. 1876; 111. C.
conf. ; past, of Pilot Chapel, Hope,. 111., Mt. Pleasant, Ind.
Patton, Geo., Zeering, la. ; la. Cent. conf.
Patton, John W., Liberty, Randolph Co.,N. C. ; ord. 1887; Va.
E. conf.; past, of Liberty, Pleasant Hill, Staley's, Parks' Cross
Roads, Pleasant Ridge.
Pazey, Samuel, Allensville, Ind. ; Ind. C conf.
Pearce, Z. A., Palestine, 111. ; Ind. W. conf.
Pearson, Phineas C, Sheridan, Hamilton Co., Ind. ; ord. 1864 ;
Miami Res. conf.
Peirce, H. N., Hinesburg, Vt. ; N. Y. N, conf.
Pendell, David L., So. Berne, Albany Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1855 ; N. Y.
E.,conf. ; past, of South Berne, Reidsville.
Percy, W., Stouffville, Ont. ; Ont. conf.
Perdue, Wm., Warren, Ind. ; ord. 1875 ; past, of Warren, Xenia.
Peters, Enos, Appleton, 0. ; ord. 1869 ; Mt. Vernon conf. ; past, of
Fairview, Utica, Svlvania, Sugar Grove, Licking.
Phelphs, A. C., Keene,' Portage Co., Wis. ; ord. 1876 ; Wis. N. conf. ;
Daton, Nasonville.
Phelps, E. P. ; Castile, N. Y.
Phelps, 0. F., Watseka, 111. ; ord. 1855 ; Ind. W. conf.
Phillips, C, C, Fletcher, 0. : Miami conf.
Phillips, E. R., Belmont, N. H. ; ord. 1888 ; Rockingham conf. ;
past, of Belmont.
Phillips, G. B. Wooster, Jefferson Co., la. ; U. C. conf. ; past, of
Ebenezer, Shiloh.
Phillips, J. R., Tuftonboro Center, N. H. ; ord. 1852 ; Merrimac
conf. ; past, of Sanford, Lebanon.
Phillips, J. T., Graysville, Sullivan Co., Ind. ; ord. 1868 ; Ind. W.
conf. ; past, of New Liberty, Osborn Prairie, Evansville,
Prairie Chapel, Antioch.
Phillips, Lewis, Wolfborough, N. H. ; ord.; 1852; Vermont C.
conf.
Phillips, L. W., Wolfboro, N. H. ; ord. 1879 ; Rockingham ; past.
of Lubec, Me.
Pierce, J. L., Green, R. I. ; ord. 1849 ; R. I. and Mass. conf. ; past.
of Congregrational Church at Sekonk, R. I.
Pierce, N. C., Gueda Springs, Kans. ; ord. 1887 ; Kans. S. conf.
Pilkey, J. C, Little Brittain, Ont. ; Ont. conf.
Pinnix, J. W., Kernersville, N. C, ; N. C. and Va. conf. ; past, of
Pleasant Ridge.
Piper, J. W., LeGrand, la. ; ord. 1875 ; la. Cent, and la. State
conf. ; past, of Glenwood.
Pitcher, C. S., Presque Isle, Me. ; Me. E. conf. ; past, of Easton 1st,
Presque Isle, Washburn.
Pittman, R. W., Goodland, Kans. ; N. Kans. conf. ; past, of Sher-
manville, Edson, Pleasant Valley.
Pittman, W. H., Rileyville, N. J. ; ord. 1853 ; N. J. conf. ; past, of
Hopewell.
Place, R., Miller Citv, 0. ; ord. ; 1887 ; O. N. W. conf. ; past, of
Miller City.
12G CHRISTIAN MINISTEES.
Plaisted, Henry, Sanforcl, Me. ; Y. and C. conf.
Plummer, E. H., Camden, N. J. ; ord. 1854 ; N. ,f. conf.
Plunkett, J. M., Trimble, 111. ; ord. 1875 ; S. Wab. 111. conf. ; past.
of Willow Creek, Mt. Zion.
Pocock, Lloyd A., Arlington, Reno Co., Kans. ; ord. 1881 ; Kans.
S. conf.
Poflf, C. M., Viola, Wis. : Richland Union conf.
Pointer, P., 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf.
Policy, Moses, Bismarck, Clayton Co., Iowa.
Polmanteer, L. C, Blood's Depot, N. Y. ; ord. 1874; Tioga River
conf.
Pond, E. K., Clifford, Ind. ; Ind. C conf.; past, of Little Blue
River, Old Union, New Bethel, Young's Creek.
Post, S. C, Hillsdale, Mich. ; ord. 1844 ; Mich. S. E. conf.
Poste, Zenas A., Medway, Greene Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1876 ; N. Y. E.
conf. ; past, of Stepliensville, Medway.
Potter, Geo E , Monticello, Me. ; ord. 1873; Me. E. ct)nf. ; pas.t. of
^lonticello, Me.
Potter, Nathan, Anaraosa, Jones Co., la. ; ord. 1865 ; la. Cent.
conf. ; past, of Antioch.
Potter, P., Thurston, N. Y. ; past, of Cameron.
Pottle, John S., Centre Lovell, Me. ; ord. 1858 ; Y. and C. conf. ;
past, of Stoneham.
Potton, Geo., Zeering, la. ; la. C. conf.
Potts, Emanuel, Galien, Berrien Co., Mich. ; W. Mich, and N.
Ind. conf. ; past, of Union, Lee.
Powell, Dalla, Darlington, Montg. Co., Ind. ; ord. 1889 ; Ind. W.
conf. ; past, of Pleasant View, Mt. Olive.
Powers, A. G. B., Hopewell, Grant Co., West Va. ; ord. 1878 ; West
Va. conf. ; past, of Oak Dale.
Powers, O. W., Castile, N. Y. ; ord. 1878 ; Miami conf. past, of
Castile.
Pratt, Joseph, Perth, Fulton Co., N. Y. ; N. E. conf.
Pretty, Robert, Meeksville, N. C. ; N. N. C. (Col. conf. past of New
Bethel (Johnson Co.), Fuller Chapel, Hickory Grove.
Prosser, D., Oshawa, Ont. ; Ont. conf. ; past of Keswick, Oshawa.
Prosser, S., Drayton, Ont. ; Ont. conf. ; past, of Castleton.
Puckett, Thomas, North Branch, Kans. ; N. Kans. conf.
Pugh, J. A., Kilbourne, 0. ; ord. 1842 ; 0. C. conf.
Pugh, James N., Greenup, Ky.
Pulley, J. R., Soldier's Grove, Richland Co., Wis.; ord. 1880; Rich-
land Union conf. ; past, of Knapp's Creek, Wis.
Pusey, E. G.; ord. 1884; N. C. and Va. conf.; past, of Howard
Chapel, Mt. Pisgah.
Putnam, D. I., Quaker St., N. Y. ; ord. 1870; N. Y. E. conf.; past.
of Quaker Street.
Putnam, Nelson, Quaker St., N. Y. ; ord. 1872.
Quillin, Thomas, Crawfordsville, Ind. ; Ind. W. conf.
Ramey, R., Watkins (S. Greenfield) Mo. ; Ozark conf.
Randall, B F., Agra, Kans.
Rapp, B. F., Bluffton, Ind. ord. 1858; Miami conf.
Rapp, E. M., Fletcher, 0. ; Miami conf.
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Rawls, Robert, Wilson, N. C. ; Va. E. conf.
Ray, D. S., Marietta,- 111. ; 111. W. conf.; past, of Salem, Pleasant
Ridge.
Rave, C. W., Burlington, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of Archer
Grove, Ebenezer, Mt. Pisgah, Summerville.
Raye, J. N., Franklinton, N.C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of Watson's
Tabernacle.
Reed, A., Mapleton, Ivans. ; Kans. S. E. conf. ; past, of White Hall,
Mt. Pleasant.
Reed, B. P., Fairfield, Me. ; ord. 1842 ; Me. C. conf.; past, of Clinton,
North Fairfield.
Reed, E. S.. Versailles, 0. ; Miami conf.
Reed, E. S., Woodsworth, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.
Reed, John, Thayer, Union Co., Iowa ; Des Moines conf. ; past, of
Liberty Center, Hill of Zion, Hopeville.
Reed, W\ H., Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Reed, W. R., Wolf Creek, 111. ; 111. S. conf.
Reedy (Spade), Mrs. Emma, Green, Jay Co., Ind. ; Ind. K. conf. ;
past, of Prairie Grove, Mt. Gilead.
Reeves, Asa, Nashville, Ind. ; Ind. C. conf.
Reynolds, W. J., Lewisburg, Pii. ; N. Y. E. conf.; past, of
Lewisburg.
Rhodes, H. J., No. 10 San Chome Odawara Cho Tsukyi, Tokio,
Japan ; ord. 1873 ; Rockingham conf. ; missionary in Japan.
Rice, Thomas J., Glen Roy, 0. ; 0. E. conf. ; past, of Wickline
School-house.
Richards, H. M., Brown City, Mich. ; ord. 1845; Mich. E. conf.
Richards, Joel, St. Louis, Mich.
Richardson, Wm., Hamer, Paulding Co., O.; ord. 1887; 0. N. W.
conf.
Richardson, W. B., Bulla, N. C. ; ord. 1857; Deep River conf.;
past, of Patterson's Grove, St, Johns, Shady Grove.
Rickerson, L. B., Bear Lake, Warren Co., Pa., or Spring Creek Sta.;
Erie conf.
Ricks R. A., Burlington, N. C. ; Va. E. conf. ; past, of Bethany, Va.,
Providence (Norfolk Co.), Burlington, Reidsville, N. C.
Rickets, W. C, Ohio ; ord. 1889 ; O. C. conf.
Ridlon, Nathan T., Freedom, N. H. ; Y. and C. conf. ; past, of
Freedom.
Right, Jonathan, Farmland, Ind.
Riile, J. H., Ohio ; 0. N. W. conf.
Riley, Wm. M, Wis.; Richland Union conf.
Rimer, W. C, Columbus Grove, Putnam Co., 0. ; ord. 1874 ; O. N.
W. conf. ; past, of Middle Creek, St. John's, Blanchard, Middle
River.
Rippey, G. W., Atwood, 111. ; ord. 1874 ; 111. C. conf. ; past, of
McCabe, Arthur.
Rittenhouse, -Lacob, W\awaka, Ind.; ord. 1864; Eel River conf.;
past, of North Webster, Pleasant Hill (Noble Co.).
Roach, W. A., High Point, N. C. ; ord. 1882; N. C. and Va. conf. ;
past, of HighPoint, Sage Garden, Big Falls, Catawba Springs.
Roberds, Elias, Warnertown, Coffey Co., Kans.; ord. 1873; Kans.
S. conf. ; past, of Mt. Pleasant.
128 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Roberds, James, Eaton, Ind. ; ord. 1854 ; Ind. E. conf.
Roberds, Phinneas, Roll, Blackford Co., Ind.; ord. 1850; M. Res.
conf.
Roberts, F., Roll, Ind. ; M. Res. conf.
Roberts, F. J., Orting, Washington.
Roberts, 0. A., Boston, Mass. ; R. I. and Mass. conf.
Roberts, P., Clinton Corners, Dutchess Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1834; N. Y.
E. conf.
Robinson, Eliza, Coesse, Ind. ; Eel River conf. ; past, of North
Union, Peabody, Union Branch, Maple Grove, Dunfee.
Robinson, Jos. T., M.D., cor. Bucyrus and Columbus Sts., Cresline.
O. ; ord. 1843 ; 0. C. conf.
Robinson, Peter, Farmland, Ind.; ord. 1880; Ind. E. conf.
Rockwell, Geo., Bear Lake, Pa. ; past, of Pine Valley.
Rodenbaugh, Jacob, Locktown, N. J.; ord. 1836; N. J. conf.
Rodgers, A. W., 933 Sylvan St., St. Paul, Minnesota ; ord. 1872 ;
Richland Union conf.
Rodgers, Martin, Hillsborough, Vernon Co., Wis. ; Richland Union
conf. ; past, of Plum Valley, Beaver Valley, West Lima.
Rofif, N., Iowa ; la. C. conf.
Rogers, B. J., Oshawa, Out. ; ord. 1834 ; Ont. conf.
Rogers, J. H., Payne, O. ; O. N. W. conf. ; past, of Duey.
Roiph, F. B., Taylor, 111.; ord. 1845; N. 111. and S. Wis. conf.
Roof, Nathan, Asley, Mich. ; ord. 1870 ; past, of Pleasant Valley.
Root, V. S., Tustin, Osceola Co., Mich. ; Mich. N. conf.
Ross, S. H., Carey, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past, of Oak Level
(Wake Co.), O'Kelly's Chapel.
Ross, Wesley, Farmland, Ind.; 111. N. conf.
Rowland, Chas. H., Raleigh, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Roy, W. J., Cortland's, W. Va. ; ord. 1875 ; W. Va. conf.
Rumsey, Miles, Trumbull's Corners, N. Y. ; Tioga River conf.
Rush, H. Y., West Milton, Miami Co. ; Ohio ; ord. 1857 ; Miami
conf. ; past, of West Milton, Shiloh Springs.
Russ, J. L., Grafton, Ont. ; ord. 1840; Ont. conf.
Russell, Artemas F., Fanslers, Guthrie Co., Iowa ; ord. 1853.
Ryker, P. L., 412 West First St., Marion, Ind. ; ord. 1879; Ind.W.
conf.
Sage, E. W., Washington, la. ; U. C. conf. ; past, of Antioch,
Zion.
Salt, J. S., Groomsville, Ind. ; Miami Res. conf.
Samuels, W. D., North Manchester, Ind.; ord. 1877; Eel River
conf. ; past, of N. Manchester, Pleasant View, New Madison.
Sanders, G. W., 111. ; ord. 1887 ; 111. W. conf.
Sanders, James H., Muse's Mills. Ky. ; Ky. conf.
Sanford, A. F., North Hamden, N. Y.
Sarter, J., Miami Res. conf.
Savage, W. C, Blackman's Mills, Mo. ; Osage conf.
Sawyer, Parker, Oconomowoc, Waushara Co., Wis.
Sayles, S. V., Mannville, N. Y. ; ord. 1845 ; N. Y. N. conf.
Schmuck, E., Miami Res. conf.
Scott, G. W., Boonsville, Wise Co., Texas ; past, of Christian Chapel,
LLamilton (Indian Territory), Independence, Plainview,
Prairie Branch.
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Scott, J. A., Linnville, Va. ; ord. 1882; Deej) River conf.
Seaman, F. N., Triuiibull Corners, Tompkins Co., N. Y. ; past, of
Newfield 1st, N. Y.
Seely, R. H., Fremont City, 0. ; Miami, Oliio, conf.
Seever, B., Springfield, 0. ; ord. 1835 ; Miami conf
Sellman, J. B., Athens, Texas ; 0. S. conf.
Sellon, P. R., Castile, N. Y. ; ord. 1864; N. Y. C. conf.
Selson, James P., Foxport, Fleming Co., Ky. ; Ky. conf
Sexton, Riley, Garner, Boyd Co., Ky. ; ord. 1887 ; Ky. No. 2 conf.
Shacklee, D. W., Summerset, la. ; ord. 1852 ; Des Moines conf. ;
past, of Greencastle, Lowery School-house.
Shafer, Alonzo, Hartwick, N. Y. ; ord. 1884 ; N. Y. E. conf. ; past.
of Hartwick Village, Christian Hill.
Shane, G. W., Box 211, Milford Centre, 0. ; 0. C. conf ; past, of
Milford Centre, Dublin.
Shannahan, J. ; 111. S. conf.
Sharp, C. M., Hill Grove, Darke Co., 0. ; ord. 1856; Miami conf.
Shaw, Mrs. S. E. G., Robinson, 111. ; S. Wab. conf.
Shear, Geo. D., McLallen's Corners, Erie Co., Pa. ; ord. 1884 ; N.
Y. S. conf. ; past, of AVashington, Pa.
Sheet, S. L., Noble, 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf.
Shelton, John, Mo. ; ord. 1858 ; Ozark conf.
Shepherd, J. A., Noble, Richland Co., 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf ; past.
of Shiloh.
Sheridan, Thomas, Enfield, 111. ; Ind. S. conf. : jnist. of Pleasant
View, Ind., Richwood, 111.
Sherman, G. W., Croswell, Mich. ; ord. 1843 ; Mich. E. and Mich.
State conf. ; past, of Lexington, Huckin's Corners.
Sherow, N. W., Lerado, Kan.
Shinkle, L. M., Industry, 111.; ord. 1879; 0. S. conf.; past, of
Industry.
Shipley, Elijah, Piney Creek, Bedford Co., Pa. ; Ray's Hill conf.
Shirk, S., Marysville, 0. ; 0. C. conf.
Shoemaker, D. M., Owensville, Ind. ; ord. 1870 ; Ind. S. conf. ;
past, of Antioch.
Shoemaker, J. S. ; S. Wab. 111. conf.
Shoults, J. H., Orono, Ont. ; Ont. conf.
Shultz, P. M., Filley, Mo. ; 111. C. conf.
Shumway, \Vm., Reedsburg, Wis. ; ord. 1844 ; Wis. N. c(,)nf..
Simington, S., Montpelier, Ind.
Simms, J. D., Weaubleau, Mo. ; ord. 1851 ; Osage conf : past, of
Pleasant Hill or King's Prairie.
Simonds, Clark ; ord. 1864 ; Vt. E. conf.
Simpson, C, Colfax, Ind.
Simpson, Peleg H., Augusta, Mich. ; ord. 1858 ; Mich. conf.
Simons, E. D., Yeddo, Ind. ; Ind. W. conf. ; past, of Union
Chapel, Freedom, Christian Liberty, Russiaville, Prairieville.
Singer, C. L., Feesburg, Brown Co., 0. ; 0. S. conf. ; past, of Fees-
burg, Eagle Chapel, Antioch.
Singer, John, Larned, Kan.
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130 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Sipes, Mason L., Emmaville, Fulton Co., Pa.; Pa. S. conf. ; i)ast. of
Gapsville, Cedar Grove, Mt. Union.
Sisco, H. C. ; ord. 1873; Vt. W. conf.
Sisney, T. W., Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., Mo.
Sisson, C. H.; Long Plain, Mass. ; past, of East Freetown.
Slane, J. M., Wetsel, 0. ; ord. 1887 ; 0. N. W. conf. ; past, of An-
tioch.
Sleei)er, I). H., Des Moines, la. ; ord. 1858.
Small, A., Pamlico, N. C. ; E. At. (Col.) conf. ; past, of Small Tem-
ple, St. Antioch.
Smith, C. P., 14 French St., Pawtucket. R. I. ; Rockingham conf.
Smith, Cyrus, Bluffton, Ind. ; Eel River conf.
Smith, E. F., Lime Ridge, Wis. ; ord. 1883 ; Richland Union conf. ;
past, of Smith Valley.
Smith, Francis, Swaj'zee, Ind. ; ord. 1867 ; Miami Res. conf.
Smith, -J. v.. Pine Grove, Gallia Co., 0. ; ord. 1880 ; 0. E. conf. ;
past, of Campaign ; Union Chapel.
Smith, .Jubilee, Richland, Ga. ; ord. 1846 ; Ga. and Ala. conf. ;
past, of Liberty, Providence Chapel, Reds Hill.
Smith, L., N. Wis. conf.
Smith, Mrs. R. E. A., Williamsport, O. ; ord. 1887 ; O. S. E. conf.
Smith, Samuel, Walnut, la. ; ord. 1859 ; la. S. W. conf.
Smith, S. E., Dupont, 0. ; ord. 1872 ; 0. N. W. conf. ; past of
Worstville.
Smith, Solomon, 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf.
Smith, W.C, Albion, Marshall Co., la., ord, 1852 ; la. C. conf. ;
past, of Fairview.
Smoot, Samuel, Pilot, 111. ; 111. C. conf.
Smuck, E., Hackleman, Ind. ; M. Res. conf.
Smutz, E. W., Fresno, Cal. ; 111. C. conf.
Snethen, Mrs. N. E., Bellville, Kans. ; Mo. N. conf.
Snow, Henry, Buffalo, Mo. ; Osage conf.
Snyder, S., Oxford, Mich. ; ord." 1853 ; Mich. E. conf. ; past, of
Thorn ville.
Snyder, Thomas, Pilot, 111. ; 111. C. conf. ; past, of Milmine.
Sooter, C. M., Iberia, Mo. ; past, of Mt. Zion, Mt. Gilead, INIt. Etna.
Sorrell, M. J., West Point, Ga.
Sortor, Jacob, Kokomo, Ind.; ord. 1873; M. Res. conf.
Sosson, Isaac R., Manhattan, Ind. ; past, of Scotland.
Southward, John, Mt. Sterling, Madison Co., O. ; O. S. E. Assembly.
Spade, D. F., Portland, .Jay Co., Ind. ; ord. 1852 ; Ind. E. conf. ;
l)ast. of Portland.
Spade, Wm., Brvant, Ind. ; ord. 1869; Ind. E. conf.
Spaid, W. R., Portsmouth, N. H. ; ord. 1887; past, of Portsmouth.
Spencer, Newman H., Shideler, Ind.; ord. 1889; Ind. E. conf.;
past, of Girah.
Spicer, James, Hillard, 0. ; 0. Cent. conf. ;
Sprigg, J. J., Camba, 0. ; ord. 1858 ; Ohio conf. ; past of Antioch.
Spring, Geo. E., Corry, Pa. ; ord. 1886 ; N. Y. E. conf. ; i)ast. of
Bear Lake, Hare Creek, Blue Eye, Corrv (Mission).
Sprouse, J. A., Byer, 0. ; O. S. E. conf.
Stackpole, N., Plymouth, Me. ; Me. E. conf. ; past, of East Dixmont.
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.Staftord. T. L., EhvoocL Ind. : ord. 1882; Miami Res. eonf. : jiast.
of Christian Chapel, Elwood, Ironwood, Tetersburg, Tanipico.
Stalev, W. W., Suffolk, Va. : ord. 1874 ; Va. E. conf. : past, of Suf-
folk.
Stamp, Wm. K.. Almyra. Ark. : ord. 186/ : Ark.. Grand Prairie
conf.
Stearns, Frank, Eureka, Humbolt Co., Cal. ; Me. E. conf.
Stettler, James. Wisconsin : Richland Union conf.
Stewart, E., Kansas ; Kans. S. E. conf.
Stewart, Hattie, Merom. Ind. ; S. Wab. 111. conf. : ord. 1890: past.
of Mt. Pleasant. Fairview.
Stewart, J. W. R., Liberty. Tioga Co.. Pa. : ord. 1862: Tioga River
conf.
Stewart, R., Smithtield 111. : W. 111. conf.
Stewart, Wm., Greenbush, Sheboygan Co., Wis.: ord. 1856 ; Wis.
N. conf. : past, of Greenbush, Downing.
Stewart. Wm. W., Warren, Ind. : Eel River conf.
Stockton, J. K., W. 111. conf.
Stone. S. M., Conio, Jav Co.. Ind. ; ord. 1854 : past, of Blountsville.
Mt. Zion (Randolph Co.).
Stoner, C. C, Concordia, Kansas.
Storrer, John, Mich. ; W. Mich, and N. 111. conf.
Storrs, N. C, Winterset, Madison Co.. la.; ord. 1845: la. S. W.
conf.
Stovenour, Fred., Portland, Ind.
Strait, J. F., 168 West Main St., Springfield, 0. : ord. 1881 ; Miami
conf. ; past, of Springfield.
Strange, J. S., Lincoln. Kans. ; ord. 1879 ; Kans. X. conf. : past, of
Lincoln.
Strange, Sarah A., Kans. ; Kans. N. conf.
Strange, T. M., Lincoln, Kans. ; ord. 1883; Kans. X. conf.: past.
of Prairie Grove.
Stratton, H. A., Lawrenceville. Pa. ; ord. 1872 ; Tioga River conf. :
past, of East Lawrence.
Strevell, Geo., Stephentown. Renssalaer Co.. N. Y. : ord. 1848 ; X.
Y. E. conf.
Strickland, C. V., Argos. Ind. ; ord. 1878 ; Eel River conf. : }»ast.
of Argos, Sidney, Burrows. Pleasant Grove. Eel River.
Stricklancl, F. G., Mctoui. Ind. ; ord. 1890; Ind. X. W. conf: pa.st.
of Enon, 0.
Strickland, Mrs. M. A., Argos, Ind. : ord. 1885 : Eel River conf. ;
co-past, of Argos. Sidney. Eel River. Burrows. Pleasant
Grove.
Stroud, J. W.. Va. E. (Col.) conf.
Stroud, T. W.. Chapel Hill, X. C. : ord. 1889 : X. C. and Va. conf. :
past, of Ebenezer.
Sulzer, I. P., Tolesborough. Ky. ; Ky. Xo. 1 conf.
Summerbell, B. F., Mqscow\ Pa. ; X. J. conf.
Summerbell, J. J.. 2ftO W. Xorris St., Philadelphia, Pa. : ord.
1865 ; X. J. conf. ; Sec'y A. C. C.
Summerbell, Martyn, Lewiston, Maine; ord. 1867; X. Y'. E. conf. :
past, of Free Baptist church, pres't of Correspondence College.
132 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Summer, J. S., Virginia ; past, of Lone Star.
Sutton, B., Bird Creek, N. C. ; E. Atlantic (Col.) conf.
Sutton, F., Pamlico, N. C. ; E. A. (Col.) conf.; past, of Green
Chapel.
Sutton, J. A., Argos, Ind. ; past, of Shiloh.
Swank, Mrs. Martha A., Fort Jefferson, O.
Sweet, Geo. Earnest, Stanfordville, N. Y. ; N. Y. E. conf. : past, of
Clove.
Sweet, G. W., Itley, Erie Co., Pa. ; ord. 1862 ; Erie conf.
Sweet, W. 0., 381 Potter's Avenue, Providence, R. I. ; ord. 1865 ;
R.. I. and Mass. conf.
Swisher, Sam'l., Danville, 111. ; 111. C. conf. ; past, of Pleasant
Grove, Muncie, Forest Hill.
Tackett, Sherwood, Wesleyville, Carter Co., Ky. ; ord. 1872; Ky.
conf. ; past, of Boon Furnace.
Tague, John, Cherokee, Kan. ; Spring River conf. ; past, of Fly
Creek.
Tamkin, John, Edith, Shenandoah Co., Va. ; ord. 1872; Va. C.
conf. ; past, of Mt. Lebanon.
Tate, W. H. H., Pikeville, Darke Co., 0.; ord. 1884; Ind.
E. conf.
Tayler, Thomas, South Valley, N. Y. ; ord. 1858 ; N. Y. W. conf. ;
past, of South Valley.
Taylor, E. N., Kokomo, Ind. ; M. Res. conf.
Taylor, J. B., Bear Creek, Scioto Co., 0. ; ord. 1878 ; past, of
Pleasant Valley.
Taylor, Wm. H., Cottage Home, 111. ; 111. S. conf. ; past, of New
Fellowship.
Tenney, Geo., Barnard, Kan. ; ord. 1869 ; Kan. N. conf. ; past, of
Brush Creek, Sunnyside.
Terrell, Mrs. Melissa, Forest Home, la. ; ord. 1867 ; la. C. conf. ;
past, of Barnes City, Lynnville, Forest Home.
Terrell, Wm., Windsor, Randolph Co., Ind.
Terwilliger, David, New Buffalo, Berrien Co., Mich. ; ord. 1853 ;
W. Mich, and N. Ind. conf. ; past, of Fairview.
Teter, M. L., Goldsmith, Ind. ; Miami Res. conf.
Thomas, C. J., Long Point, Ark. ; ord. 1853 ; Ark. Grand Prairie
conf.; past, of Long Point, Van Camp's School-house, New
Hope.
Thomas, Joel, Arcanum, O. ; ord. 1840 ; Miami conf. ; past, of
Losantville, Ind., Pleasant Grove, Park Co., Ind.
Thomas, John ; S. Mich, and N. Ind. conf.
Thomas, M., Carmel, Me. ; Me. E. conf. ; past, of Winterport.
Thomas, S. K., Essex, la. ; ord. 1849 : la. S. W. conf. ; past, of
Pleasant Hill.
Thomas, T. C, Ark. ; Ark. Grand Prairie conf.
Thompson, F., Peace Valley, Mo. ; Ozark conf.
Thompson, Mrs. Flora, Manchester, 0. ; ord. 1889.
Thompson, Coats, Sharp Co., Ark.
Thompson, Scott, Hillsdale, Mich. ; ord. 1890 ; Mich. conf. ; past.
of Adams.
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Thorn, .C. C, Union Mills, Fulton Co., N. Y. ; past, of Galway,
Union Mills.
Thorn, N. F., Greenup, Ky. ; ord. 1856 ; past, of Short Branch.
Thornburg, E., Burr Oak, .Jewell Co., Kan.; ord. 1863: Kan. N.
conf. ; past, of Olive Bethel.
Tlirelkield, J. H., Moonev, Ind. : Ind. C. conf. ; past, of Pleasant
Ridge, Mt. Zion.
Tibbets, James, Hartland, Me. ; ord. 1854 ; Me. E. conf. ; past, of
North Canaan, AA^est Hartland, West Palmyra.
Tichnor, Enoch S., Nunica, Ottawa Co., Mich. ; ord. 1844 ; N. Y.
N. conf.;
Tillinghast, C. A., 327 Potter's Ave., Providence, Pv. I. ; ord. 1868 ;
R. I. and M. conf. ; past, of Providence (Broad St.).
Tingle, .J. F., Defiance, O. ; O. N. W. conf. ; past, of Rosehill.
Tinnen, R. G., Cedar Grove, N. C. ; ord. 1849 ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Toll, T. J., Manchester, Adams Co., O. ; ord. 1849 ; Kv. conf.
Tompson, W. H., O. ; 0. N. W. conf.
Tood, N. C, O. ; 0. N. W. conf.
Topping, J. P., Hope. N. J^ ; Stafford conf. ; past, of Hope.
Torrey, Geo. R., Watertown, N. Y. ; ord. 1870 ; N. Y. X. conf. ;
past, of Sanford's Corners.
Towner, J. L., Corning, la. ; Des Moines conf. ; past, of Truro,
Thayer, Osceola.
Tiacy, C. A., Lvsander, 0. ; 0. S. E. conf.
Tracy, .J. A., Kibble, 111.; ord. 1883; S. Wab. 111. conf.; past of
Liberty, Bethlehem, Shiloh, ]\It. Zion (Crawford Co.).
Treacle, Thomas, Grant. Fulton Co., Ind. ; Ind. X. W. conf. ; past.
ofMt. Zion.
Trotter, F. P., Darlington. Ind.; ord. 1882; Ind. W. conf.; past.
of Darlington, Pleasant Hill. Center Grove, Liberty.
Try on, Isaac C, Westbm-v, Cayuga Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1865; N. Y.
W. conf.
Turner, Restore. Greene, Ind.
Turney, W. H., Montpelier, Ind. ; past of Chester, Center.
Twiggs, John M., Mt. Carmel, Audrain Co., Mo. ; Mo. N. E. conf.
Tyler, Myron, 905 Walnut St., Erie, Pa. ; ord. 1876 ; Erie conf. ;
past, of Erie.
Tyree, Z., Olive Hill, Carter Co., Kv. ; ord. 1829 ; Kv. conf.
Ulery, James, Bluflton. Ind. ; ord. "1888; Ind. X. W. conf.. past.
of Crooked Creek. Twelve Mile, Greentown, Bluffton.
Ullery, J. F., Franklinton, N. C. ; ord. 1878; Miami conf.; Presi-
dent of Franklinton College.
Underwood, G. R., -Jonesboro, X^. C. ; ord. 1887 ; X. C. and Va.
conf. ; past, of Mt. Pleasant, Christian Light. Grace's Cliapel,
Winder.
Upton, G. W., Kentucky ; past, of Elk Lick.
Upton, I. X., Burtonvilie, Ky. ; Ky. conf.
Vandament, J. C, Xew Hope, Brown Co., O. ; ord. 1865 ; O. S.
conf.
Vandeveer, Mattie, Murray, Wells Co., Ind. ; Eel River conf. ;
past, of Murray, Buena Vista.
Van Dyke, Romain M.. West Oneonta, N. Y.
134 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
VanHorn, W. M., Galena, Kans. ; Spring River conf.
Vaughn, B. F., Centerville. Montgomery Co.. 0. ; IMiami conf. ;
past, of Union Christian, Woodburn.
Vermillion, E. N., Felicity, O. ; 0. S. conf. ; past, of Walnut Grove.
Vestal, H. C, Moffit's Mills, N. C. ; Deep River conf.
Vinson, Mrs. M. J., Veedersburg, Ind.
Voliva, Wilber G., Merom, Sullivan Co., Ind. ; ord. 1890; Ind.
W. conf. ; past, of Linden.
Vose, A. H., Manton, Wexford Co., Mich. ; Mich. N. conf ; past.
of Cedar Creek.
Vreeland, Warren, Shelby Center, Orleans Co., N. Y. ; ord. 1870 ;
N. Y. W. conf. ; past, of North Pembroke.
Wade, E. R., McLean, N. Y. ; ord. 1848 ; N. Y. C. conf.
Wade, John, Red Creek, Tucker Co., West Va. ; W. Va. conf ;
past, of Rich Mountain, Red Creek.
AVade, John, Greenup, 111. ; ord. 1854 ; S. Wab. 111. conf.
Wade, Pleasant, Greenup. 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf. ; past, of Mt.
Moriah.
Wade, Wm. G., DePeyster, N. Y. ; N. Y. C. conf.
Waggoner, N. F., Newark, O. ; Mt. Vern. conf
Wait, C. W., Neville, 0. ; ord. 1869 ; O. S. conf ; past, of Christian
. Chapel, Liberty Chapel, O., Antioch, Ky.
Wait, 0. J., Fall RiVer, Mass. ; ord. 1836 ; R. I. and Mass. conf.
Walker, J. L., Buncombe, 111. ; 111. S. conf.
Walker, W. T., Greensboro, N. C. : Va. E. conf.
Wallace, Maggie, Tarkio, Mo. ; ord. 1880 ; la. S. W. conf ; past, of
Lone Chapel, Union (Tarkio).
Walters, Nicholas, Grisvvold, Cass Co., la. ; ord. 1876 ; la. S. W.
conf.
Waltze, Orrin F., ord. 1883; R. I. and Mass. conf.
Walworth, John, Richland Center, Wis. ; R. Union conf
Warbinton, W. T., Covington, 0. ; ord. 1858; Miami conf. ; past, of
Covington.
Ward, Franklin 0., Augusta, Me. ; ord. 1876 ; Me. C conf.
Warner D. P., Hunter's Land, N. Y. ; ord. 1856 ; N. Y. E. conf. ;
past, of 2d Berne (Hunter's Land).
Warner, W., Beaver Meadow, N. Y. ; past, of Beaver Meadow.
Warner, W. A., West Liberty, 0. ; ord. 1868 ; O. C. conf
Warren, Geo. S., Humboldt, la.; ord. 1831.
Warrener, Wm. J., Amesville, 0. ; ord. 1876 ; 0, S. E. conf.
Washburn, Jas., Parkman, Me. ; Me. E. conf ; past, of Troy, Burn-
ham.
Washburn, S., Franklin, Erie Co., Pa.
Waskom, Isaac, Mooney,"Ind. ; Bible Union conf.
Watson, C. E., St. Johnsville, N. Y. ; ord. 1883 ; Mich. conf. ; past.
of St. Johnsville.
Watson, C. P. G., Bennington, 0. ; O. C. conf.
Watson, J. P., Dayton, O. ; ord. 1855; Miami conf ; })ast. of Trot-
wood ; editor of Herald of Gospel Liberty.
Watson, J. W., Marengo, 0. ; 0. C. conf.
Way, P. T., Jonesboro, N. C. ; Va. E.conf.; past, of Pophir Branch.
Way, S. Houston, Brown's Store, N. C. ; ord. 1885 ; Deep River coiii'.
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Wayman, A. J., Portlandville, N. Y. ; N. Y. E. conf. ; past, of Povt-
landville, ^Mar^'land.
Waymire, Isaac C., Jamton, Montgomery Co., O. ; ord. 1S77 ;
Miami conf. ; past, of Union Chapel.
Waymire, Jacob, Neodasha, Kans. ; Kans. S. E. conf.
Weaver, J. H., Kensington, 0.; ord. 18S0; Mt. Vernon conf. ; past.
of Berlin, New Chambersbiirg.
Webb, J. M., Rush ton, Scioto Co., 0. ; Ohio conf.
AVebb, Lafa3'ette, Almena, Norton Co., Kans. ; ord. 1879 : Miami
Res. conf. ; past, of Star School-house, Hoovier, New Liberty.
Webb, Wm., Montezuma, la. ; ord. 1862 ; la. C. conif.
Webster, C. W., Gait, i\Io. ; :\ro. N. conf.
Webster, J. A., Franklinville, N. C. ; Deep River conf. ; past, of
Antioch, Pleasant Cross, Macedonia.
AA'ebster, .J. W., Newport, Me. ; ord. 1883 ; Y. and C. conf. ; past, of
Newport, Union Church.
Webster, T. S., New Buffalo, Berrien Co., :Mich.; ord. 1844; W.
Mich, and N. Ind. conf. ; past, of Oak Grove (Michigan), Olive
Chapel (Ind.).
Weeks, J. W., Dayton, 0. ; ord. 1861 ; Miami conf. ; past, of
Hanna's Creek, Ind.
Weeks, T. S., 45 Grove Ave., Westerly, R. I. ; ord. 1881 ; N. Y. E.
conf. ; past, of Westerlv.
Welch, J. R., New Philadelphia, 111. ; W. 111. conf.
W^elch, S., Miami Res. conf.
Wellons, J. W., Franklinton, N. C ; ord. 1856 ; N. C. and Va. conf. ;
past, of Pope's, Mt. Carmel, Good Hope, Liljerty, Walnut
Grove.
Wells, E., Poplar Plains, Kv.
Wells, .Tared .J., East Sidney, Delaware Co., N. Y. ; N. Y. E. conf. ;
past, of Ijoomis, Finch Valley, E. Sidnev Hill.
Wells, T. S., Troy, O. ; Miami conf.
Welton, A. J., Binghamton, N. Y. ; ord. 1843 : N. Y. S. conf. ; past.
of West Windsor.
West, A. D., Lexington, Mich.
West, A. L., New Waverly, Ind. ; ord. 1889; Ind. N. W. conf. ;
past, of Tiosa.
West, Edward W., Hyde Park, Lamoille Co., Vt. ; ord. 1873; R. L
and Mass. conf. ; past, of Union (Hyde Park), Green River.
West, K. E., Young America, Cass Co., Ind. ; ord. 1877 ; Ind. N.
W. conf. ; past, of Union Chapel, Deer Creek, Young America,
Buffalo, Thomas' Chapel.
Westbrook, Hiram, Newton, la.; la. C. conf.
Weston, J. B., Stanfordville,N. Y.; ord. 1844; N. Y. E. conf.;
president of Christian Biblical Institute.
Wetzel, J. A., Farmland, Randolph Co., Ind. ; Ind. E. conf. ; past.
of Olive Branch.
Wheaton, A. H., Greenwood, Steuben Co., N. Y. ; past, of Ben-
nett's Creek, Canisteo, 2d.
Wheeler, B. F., Worcester, Vt. ; ord. 1881 ; Vt. E. conf.
Wheeler, O. P., Farmer, Mo. ; ord. 1857 ; N. E. Mo. conf.
136 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Wheeler, Samuel G., Easton, Me.; ord. 1865; Me. E. conf.
Whitaker, John, Weaiibleaii, Mo. ; Osage conf. ; principal of Weau-
bleau Institute.
Whitaker, Rufus T., Raleigh, N. C. ; ord. 1881 ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ;
past, of Rocky Branch, St. Stephen, Maple Temple, Union
Chapel.
White, J. P., Ordinary, Elliott Co., Ky. ; ord. 1874; Ky. No. 2
conf. ; past, of Rock Spring, and co-pastor of Leatherwood.
White, J. T., Beef Creek, Chickasaw Nation, I. T. ; ord. 1886 ;
Kan. S. conf.
White, Thomas ; la. C. conf.
Whiteman, John A., Reidsville, N. C. ; ord. 1887 ; N. C. and Va.
conf. ; past, of Happy Home, Howard's Chapel, Kallum Grove,
Mt. Bethel, Palmyra*.
Whitemore, B. D., Belvidere, Vt.
Whiting, Asa, Carmel, Me. ; Me. E. conf.
Whiting, N. S., Covington, Tioga Co., N. Y. ; Tioga River conf.
Whitman, Thos. W., Edinboro, Erie Co., Pa.; ord. 1844 ; Eel River
conf.
Whitney, Joseph, North Berwick, Me. ; ord. 1846 ; Strafford, N. H.
conf.
Whitt, J. C, Hackleman, Ind. ; Vt. E conf.
Whitted, S. R., Fort Barnwell, N. C. ; E. At. (Col.) conf. ; past, of
Green Chapel.
Wicker, J. D., Osgood, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf. ; past, of Bela,
Lockville, Martha's Chapel, O'Kelley's Chapel, Hank's Chapel,
Oak Level.
Wicker, W. C, Elon College, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Wiggin, D. A., Wolf borough, N. H. ; ord. 1864; Strafford conf.;
past, of Tuftonborough, Wolfborough.
Wiggins, C. P., Stewart, Athens Co., 0. ; ord. 1859 ; 0. S. E. conf. ;
past, of New Bethel, Pleasant Valley, Stewart, Union Chapel.
Wiggins, J. D., Carmi, 111. ; ord. 1889 ; Ind. S. conf. ; past, of Texas
City, Arrington.
Wilber, H. C, Vandalia, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. ; N. Y. W. conf. ;
past, of Bear Hollow.
Wilcox, David, Harford Mills, N. Y. ; ord. 1848 ; N. Y. S. conf.
Wilcox, John, Pittsford, Mich. ; Mich. conf.
Wiles, M. M. ; ord. 1890 ; Miami Res. conf.
Wilgus, Vina, Sidney, 0. ; ord. 1882; Ind. E. conf.
Wiliey, B. W., Kans. ; Spring River, conf.
Williams, A. A., 38 Silsbee St., Lynn, Mass.; ord. 1857; Vt. W.
conf. ; past, of Lyim.
Williams, A. C. ; Nashville, Barton Co., Mo. ; Spring River conf. ;
past, of Fairview, North Star.
Williams, B., Burlington, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.
Williams, C. A., Raymond, Union Co, 0. ; 0. C. conf. ; past, of
Union, Newton, Pompy, Stantontown.
Williams, D. M., Eion College, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Williams, W. B., Burhngton, N. C. ; N. C. (Col) conf. ; past, of Mt.
Pisgah, Pilgrim's Chapel.
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Williams, Wm., Franklinton, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.; past, of
Kinch's Chapel, Pope's Chapel, Rocky Springs.
Willis, A. W., Sodus. Berrien Co., Mich. ;* W. Mich, and N. Ind.
conf. ; past, of Royalton.
Willis, E. A., Naomi, Mich.
Willis, H., Vinton, Ohio; 0. conf.; past, of Jefferson Furnace,
Hamilton.
Willison, Eli, Sugar Grove, Wis. ; ord. LS85 ; Richland Union
conf. ; past, of Harmony.
Willmarth, I. J., Westhurv, N. Y. ; past, of Westbury.
Willoughby, John, Stonffville, Ont. ; ord. 1875 ; Ont." conf.
Wilson, Geo. E., Pittsford, Mich. ; Mich. conf.
Wilson, J. W., Marion, N. Y. ; ord. 1883 ; N. Y. S. conf. ; past, of
Marion.
Wilson, Joel, Kittery Depot, Me. ; ord. 1831 ; Rockingham conf.
Wilson, John, Griswold, Cass Co., la. ; ord. 18S1.
Wilson, John R., Pike's Peak, Brown Co., Ind. ; Bible Union
conf.
Wilson, S. G., Portland, Jay Co., Ind.
Wilson, Thos. P., New Berne, N. C. ; N. C. (Col.) conf.
Winans, B. F., Edinbnrg, Christian Co.. 111. ; ord. 1877 ; 111. W.
conf. ; past, of Waterford.
Winans, J. P., Drayton, Ontario ; Ont. conf.
^\'inchester, C. M., Middletown, N. Y. ; ord. 186G ; no. conf. ; past.
of Middletown.
Winchester, L. E., Carbondale, 111. ; 111. S. conf.
Winebrenner, Peter, North Manchester, Ind. ; ord. 1859 ; Eel River
conf. ; past, of Kelso, Leesburg, Sugar Grove, No. Webster.
Winegardner, W. Y^., Loganport, Cass Co., Ind. ; ord. 1831 ; Ind.
N. W. conf.; past. ofMt. Zion, Kokomo, Tippecanoe.
Winley, S., Wilmington, N. C. ; E. At. (Col.) conf. ; assistant past.
of Watson Tabernacle.
Winston, M. L., Creedmore, N. C. ; N. C. and Va. conf.
Wodkins, Noah H., Greenupsburg, Ky. ; Ky. conf.
Wolford, C. J., West Va. ; W. Va. conf.
Womble, W. C, Farmer, Mo ; Mo. N. E. conf.
Woodard, Amos, Odessa, Big Stone Co., Minn.; N. Wis- conf.
Wooley, Wm., Grover Hill, Paulding Co., 0 ; past, of Six Mile.
Worden, John, Fulton, Oswego Co., N.« Y.
Woten, Hugh, Jordan, Ind. ; ord. 1878 ; Ind. E. conf.
Wright, C, Sand Bluff, Bladen Co., N. C. ; E. A. (Col.) conf. : past.
of Christian Temple.
Wright, D. Murray, Mooney, Ind. : Ind. Cent. conf.
Wright, E. H., Hill, N. H. ; ord. 1860; Merrimac conf.; past, of
Hill Center, Hill & Sanborn ton.
Wright, J. B., Sumner, 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf. ; past, of Willow
Branch.
Wright, J. R., Newton, 111. ; S. Wab. 111. conf. ; past, of Washing-
ton Grove.
Wl-ight, J. W., Willow Brook, Coshocton Co., O. ; ord. 1870 ; Mt.
Vernon conf. ; past, of Mt. Pleasant, Appleton, Cooperdale,
Mt. Hermon.
138 CHRISTIAN MINISTERS.
Wright, James, Britton, Lenawee Co., Mich.; ord. 1875; Mich.
conf. ; past, of Britton, Ridgeway, 1st.
Wright, James, Charleston Four Corners, Montgomery Co., N. Y.
Wright, R , Ringwood, Ont. ; Ont. conf.
Wright, Z. M., Griswold, la. ; ord. 1875 ; la. S. W. conf ; past, of
Edna Grove, Valley, Griswold.
Wykert, H. C, Troy, Kansas ; N. Mo. conf.
Wyraan, O. T., Dewittville, N. Y. ; ord. 1862; Erie conf. ; past, of
Dewittville.
Yarborough, D. R., Forkade, N. C. ; ord. 1889 ; N. C. and Va. conf. ;
past, of Amelia.
Yazoll, Daniel C, Plumville, Mason Co., Ky. ; Ky. conf.
Yingling, J. E., Chilicothe, Ross Co., O. ; past, of Chilicothe mis-
sion.
Youmans, J. T., Whitney's Point, N. Y. ; N. Y. S, conf ; past, of
E. Willet.
Young, A. L., Mapleton, Ks. ; Ks. N. E. conf
Yonng, Brutns, R'aleigh, N. C. ; ord. 1871 ; N. C. (Col.) conf. ; past.
of Holly Springs^ Mt. Zion, St. Paul, Pleasant Hill, Tar River
Union, "Hank's Chapel, New Bethel (Wake Co.).
Young, C. H., Iowa; Des Moines conf
Young, Geo., Laurens, N. Y. ; ord. 1861 ; N. Y. E. conf. ; past, of
Laurens, West Laurens.
Young, J. A., Marshall, Mich.; ord. 1859; Mich, conf.; past, of
Marshall.
Young, .John, Sunapee, N. H. ; Merrimack conf ; past, of George's
Mills.
Young, J. W., Berwick Branch, York Co. Me. ; ord. 1843; Y. and
C. conf.
Young, Orin Alonzo, Mapleton, Ks. ; ord. 1876.
Zeigler, E. G., Pleasant Hill, O. ; ord. 1877 ; Mich. S. K. conf
Zeigler, P., Pont, Erie Co., Pa. ; Erie conf.
CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION.
THE MINUTES.
In pursuance of a legal notice, the Christian Publishins; Association met
in quadrennial session in the Christian Temple, at Marion, Indiana, October
8, 1890, at 3.15 P.M.
The Association was called to order by the President, Rev. D- A.
Long, D.D.
After reading Article IV. of the Constitution, by the Secretary, which
defines the membership of the Association, the President declared a quorum
present.
The President was requested to read the Agent, Rev. Mills Harrod's
report, in connection with his own report. In virtue of the fixct that the
Agent's report was printed and distributed through the audience, the reading
of it by the President was dispensed with. The President gave his own
report as follows :
Mr. President axd Members op C. P. A. :
In accordance with your requirements I now submit my report, together
with the ofiicial letters received, and copies of those sent out, as a port of the
permanent property and history of the Association
Our Christian Publishing Association.— Your Editors, Agent and Trustees
worked faithfully for the cause of the Association during the past four (4)
years. The reiDort for the present year, with a recapitulation of the credits,
debits, gains and losses for the four years, you have in printed form. If
the gains be small, you may be thankful that we did not increase the debt.
I recommend that we amend the Constitution of the C. P. A.
Amendments recommended :
Art. V. Strike out and insert so as to read :
The officers of this Association shall consLst of a President, a Vice-
President, a Treasurer, a Secretary, and a Board of Trustees, all of whom
shall be elected by ballot by the Association at its regular sessions.
Art. VI. Amend by striking out and inserting. (Section 1 would read.)
Sec. 1. The Board of Trustees of this Association shall consist of nine ('.»)
members, including its President and Secretary, who shall, rx officio, be
members, and also be President and Secretary of the Board.
(Section 3 would read.)
Sec. 3. Within three months after their election they shall meet and
organize, and choose an Executive Committee of five (.5) persons.
Sec. 5. This Association shall, at its quadrennial meeting, elect by ballot
such editor or editors as the best interests of the Association may require.
140 CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION.
Said editor or editors shall serve for four years, unless removed by deatli, or
for cause, or shall resign ; in either case the vacancy shall be filled by the
Board of Trustees, as any other vacancies are filled. Said Board of Trustees
shall have power, ad interim, to remove for cause any editor, provided that
any one so removed shall have the right to appeal from such action of said
Board, to the Association, at its nest meeting thereafter.
Sec. 6. All agents and employees shall be employed by the Trustees, and
follow such regulations in the management of the business of the Association
as the Trustees may deem wise and prudent. All persons handling property
for the Association, or doing business for the same, shall give such bond as
the Trustees may deem sufiicient to guard the Association against loss.
Art. VIII. Orders for money, etc. Strike out this Article entirely and
substitute :
All money or other property belonging to the Association shall be paid out
or transferred only on the order of the Board of Trustees, or the Executive
Board. It shall be the duty of the Trustees to appoint a Committee on
Finance, to consist of three persons, whose duty it shall be to examine the
vouchers as often as necessary, to examine the books of the Treasurer,
Secretary and President at such times as it finds necessary to fully understand
everything in regard to the work and financial condition of the Association.
The Treasurer, the Agent and the Chairman of the Committee on Finance,
must be practical business men, who understand bookkeeping. Before any
funds can be paid out for any purpose, the accounts of any and all persons
doing business for the Association must first be examined by the Committee
on Finance and approved ; then attested by the President and Secretary of
the Board of Trustees.
It shall be the duty of the officers and agents to keep an itemized account
of all business — a letter-book, with copies of every official letter sent out and
every official letter received to be tiled, at all times to be open to every mem-
ber of the Association, and to be turned over to their successors in office, as
a part of the permanent propei'ty and history of the Association.
I recommend :
1. That the business of the Association be brought to an absolute cash
basis on the 1st day of January, 1891, and remain on a cash basis.
2. That the Association select a new location for our publishing house.
3. That the Association authorize the Trustees to sell the plant of the
publishing house at Dayton, Ohio, as soon as they think it wise to do so, pay
every cent of debt, arrange to publish the Herald of Gospel Liherty and
such other papers and literature as may be done by a Christian Publishing
Association.
4. Other things being equal, to use every effort to employ laborers who
are with us and of us. We say in Art. II. of Constitution of C. P. A. in
regard to the object of this Association : "It shall be to promote the union
of Christians and the conversion of the world by the publication of books,
tracts, papers and periodicals. ' '
The report was received and referred to a committee of five, consisting of
the following persons : Bev. Albert Dunlap, Rev. I. H. Coe, Rev. C. A.
Beck, Rev. L. Gander and Mr. M. O. Adams.
Voted to request the Agent to read his report. In accordance with the
request Rev. Mills Harrod, the agent, read the following recapitulation of
the work of the Publishing House for the term of four years and nine
months :
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Report of M. Harrod, Agent op Christian Publishing Association,
From January 1, 1890, to October 1, 1890.
Real Estate $22,000 00
H. G. L. Paper '^4 00
S. S. Papers, Cuts, etc 668 50
Books, Shelving, etc 1,198 02
Lesson Leaves, Bible Class Quarterly and Interme-
diate -100 OO
Little Teacher, Paper, Cuts, etc 385 00
Hymnals, Books and Plates 628 00
Cash 646 73
News Room — Tj^pe, etc 1,273 22
Press Room — Presses, Engine, etc 4,849 00
Quadrennial Book 779 16
Stamps 38 00
JobRoom— Type, Paper, etc.... f '^9*? ^^
Personal Accounts (persons owing us) 5,758 24 — $43,515 87
Liahilities.
Bills Payable $8,987 75
Personal Account (persons we owe) 2,232 78 — $11,220 53
NetCapital $32,295 34
Assets October 1, 1890 $43,515 87
Assets January 1, 1890 38,715 57
Increase of Assets $4,800 30—$ 4,800 30
Liabilities January 1, 1890 $11,972 75
Liabilities October 1, 1890 11,220 53
•) Ov
Decrease in Liabilities $ "52 22 — $ 752
Net Gain $ 5,552 52
G edits.
Herald of Gospel Liberty, $ 580 34
Sunday School Herald 981 41
Books 742 01
Lesson Leaves 2,410 87
Little Teachers -37 98
Hymnals 393 82
Debt Account 19 50
Rent ^JS 00
Advertising 724 30
Job Room i,326 58
R. Estate ordered by the Trustees 4,000 00— $11,640 81
Outlai/.
Fuel Account ■■ $ 264 57
Expenses — Insurance, taxes, agent, editor, clerk's
salary, etc • 3,180 50
Stock Account — Supplies sent on stock interest 375 85
Interest -, 671 48
Profit and Loss— Old Debts 821 83
Repairing 187 85
Stamps 286 21
Jones' Expenses 300 00-$ 6,088 29
Net Gain 15,552 52
142 CHK18T1AN i'UBl.ISHljyG A8,S(JOIATIO>f.
Recapitidation.
Credits. Debits. Gains. Losses.
Herald of Gospel Liberty... $4,573 67 $3,993 33 $580 34
Sunday-school Papers 2,736 11 1,754 70 98141
Books 3,207 35 2,465 34 742 01
Lesson Leaves 4,319 23 1,902 36 2,416 87
Little Teachers 1,30155 1,063 57 237 98
Hymnals 954 81 560 99 393 82
Coal Account 264 57 264 57
Debt Account 19 50 19 50
Expense 3,180 50 3,180 50
Stock Account 375 85 375 85
Interest 671 48 671 48
Profit and Loss 82183 82183
Rent 218 00 218 00
Repairing 187 85 187 85
Stamps 404 82 691 03 286 21
Advertising 724 30 724 30
Jones' Expenses 300 00 300 00
Job Room 13,955 83 12,629 25 1,326 58
R. Estate 4,000 00
$11,640 81 $6,088 29
6,088 29
Gain $5,552 52
Real Estate 4,000 00
$1,552 52
Recapitulation for Four Years and Nine Months.
Amount of debt January ] , 1886 $24,635 61
Interest paid in 1886 1,908 64
Total debt for 1886 26,544 25
Paid from collections on pledges and bequests 11,377 69
15,166 56
Paid from proceeds of House , 1,529 16
Debt January 1, 1887 13,637 40
Second Year.
Debt of House January 1, 1887 .' $13,637 40
Interest paid in 1887 1,249 60
_ Total debt for 1887 14,887 00
Paid from pledges 677 11
14,209 89
Paid from proceeds of House 1,731 28
Debt January 1, 1888 12,478 61
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Tliird Ycc
Debt January 1, JSSN *"1i-',-17n 61
Interest paid in 1888 1,223 04
Total debt for 1888 13,7U2 25
Paid irom pledges 15 00
13,687 25
Paid iVoiu proceeds of House 947 77
Debt January 1, \><^'d 12,730 48
Fourth Year.
Debt January 1, 1889 $?12,739 48
Interest due in 1889 1,224 04
13,963 52
Donated iu settling claims 533 34
Total debt in 1889 14,496 86
Paid by bequest 906 52
13,590 34
Paid from proceeds of House 1,617 59
Debt January 1, 1890 11,972 75
Nine Months.
Debt of House January 1. 1890 $11,972 72
Interest paid in 1890 1,047 28
Total debt for 1890 13,020 03
Paid from pledges 19 50
13,000 53
Paid from proceeds of House 1,780 00
Debt October 1, 1890 11,220 53
Recapltidatldn.
Debt January 1, 1S86 $24,635 61
liiteiest ])aid in 4 years and 9 months 6,653 20
Protit and Lu.'^s— Worthless accounts 2,123 99
Tumid octr to us :
Salary of associate editors 2,891 80
Total indebtedness for 4 years and 9 months 36, 304 60
Paid by pledges and bequests 12,995 82
23,308 78
].iabilities October 1, 1890 11.220 53
raid from proceeds of the House 12,088 25
Avcrase amount paid each year on debt and intrrest 2,544 89
Liabilities October 1 f 11,220 53
Deduct cash in bank and personal account 6,405 97
Leave present debt $ 4,814 56
We hold bequest notes to the amount of 3,000 00
144 CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION.
Recapitulation of Earnings of the Job Room.
Job Room loss :
For the year ending November 15, 1885.. |3,451 87
For the year ending January 1, 1886, increase above the j^ear
before 2,503 77
And yet a loss of. 948 10
A gain in 1888 over 1887 of 621 33
And yet a loss of 326 77
From 1888 to 1889, increase of 705 78
And a gain of 379 01
From 1889 to 1890 a gain of 452 97
And from January 1, 1890 to October 1 1890, 9 months, there
was a gain in the Job Room of 1,326 58
Amount of Stock {or Loans).
7] Shares of Stock of 1100 .' $7,100 00
49 Shares of Stock of 50 2,450 00
1 Share of Stock of 75 75 00
1 Share of Stock of 66 66 00
1 Share of Stock of 20 20 00
$9,711 00
Twenty-three Shares stock surrendered, the owners to recieve the Herald
through their life.
Report received and referred to the same committee to which was referred
the President's report.
On motion of Rev. J. J. Summerbell, it was voted to make the election
of officers the special order of business, Friday 10 A.M.
Report of Committee on Amendments to Constitution made the special
order for Friday, 9.30 A. M.
Voted to receive the report of the Secretary of the Publishing Department
of the A. C. C, which was transferred to this Association by the Conven-
tion, and refer the same to the committee of five, already created.
The Minutes of last session of full Board of Trustees, and of the Execu-
tive Committee were read by the Secretary and ratified by the x\ssociation.
All the records of the Board of Trustees and of the Executive Committee,
together with the file of the oificial correspondence, were placed in the hands
of the committee of five for examination.
Moved by Rev. J. J. Summerbell that when this session adjourns, it
adjourns to meet Friday at 9.30 a.m., and when that session adjourns, it
adjourns to meet Monday at 10 a.m. as per programme arranged by the
Executive Committe of the A. C C. Motion carried. Adjourned.
FRIDAY'S SESSION.
October lOtb, 9.30 a.m.
Association called to order by the President. Minutes of previous session
read and approved.
Special order called for.
The committee to which were referred the proposed amendments and
recommendations, etc., presented the following report:
Your committee to whom was referred the address of the President with
the accompanying papers, having examined the same, beg leave to report :
MIXUTES. 145
Amendments to Constitution and recommendations by the President.
Art. V. After the word "Secretary" insert " a Treasurer. "
Art. VI. See. 1. Strike out the word "fifteen " and insert "nine.'"
Sec. 3. Strike out the word "seven" and substitute and add "Who shall
perfect a plan of keeping accounts that shall provide a system of checks and
vouchers sufficient to protect the association against loss by its employees."
Sec. 5. Strike out the word "agent" or "agents" wherever it occurs.
Sec. 8. Substitute the word "an" for "the" before "editor."
Art VIII. Strike out the whole of the article and substitute the follow-
ing : "The business of the Publishing House shall be conducted as far as
practicable on a cash basis. And the agent and other employees shall keep
an itemized account of all their transactions, subject to the inspection of any
of the Board of Trustees. And all money shall be paid to the Treasurer,
and no money shall be paid out by him, except on the order of the Board of
Trustees or the Executive board thereof."
Recommendations.
1. We recunnueiid fur adoption the following resulutiuns :
Resolved, That whenever the Board of Trustees shall deem it advisable to
sell the ])resent building of the Association, in Dayton, Ohio, and to locate
elsewhere, they shall be authorized to do so, subject to the provisions of the
Constitution relative to the sale of property of the Association, and to make
such provisions for the publication of our paper and other literature as may
be necessary.
2. We recommend to the Executive Board the careful consideration of
the printing of The Witness.
3. We recommend that the report of the Secretary of the Publishing
Department, be referred to the Board of Trustees for such action as they
shall deem advisable.
4. After a careful examination of the Agent's report, your committee
find that it sets forth the facts as they exist, and shows an encouraging con-
dition of the affairs of the Publishing House.
5. Inasmuch as the fact has been established that the printing of objection-
able matter has been done at the Publishing Hou.se, confessedly without the
knowledge of the Agent, we recommend a careful scrutiny by the Ageut and
Executive Committee of the work done.
I. H. CoE,
Albert Dlnlap,
C. A. Beck,
L. Gander,
M. 0. Adams,
Colli uiittce.
Voted to take up report seriatim.
Upon roll-call 16<S members of the Association were found to be present.
It requiring two-thirds vote to change the Constitution, ]ll2 affirmatives
were necessary for the adoption of any amendment.
Art. V. was amended as recommended by the Committee.
Art. VI. Sec. 1 amended by substituting "9" for "15."
Sec. 3. Moved to amend by substituting " 5 " for "7," and adding the
following: " Who shall perfect a plan of keeping accounts that shall i)ro-
vide a system of checks and vouchers sufficient to protect the Association
from loss by its employees."
Motion carried.
Sec- 5 was amended by striking out the word "agent" or "agents"
wherever it occured. Report was laid on the table till Monday 10 A.M.
Adjourned.
146 CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION.
MONDAY'S SESSION.
October ]3th, 10 A.M.
Association reconvened. President Long called liev. I. H. Coo to the
chair. 3Iinutes of the previous session read and approved.
A^'oted to proceed to the election of officers of the Association. Rev. D.
A. Long moved to reconsider the vote to the election of officers. Carried.
Motion to proceed with the election of officers, lost.
Moved to take from table the report of the Committee to whom were
referred the President's proposed amendments and recommendations.
Motion carried. By count, 113 members were found present; 76 necessary
for the adoption of any amendment. Amendment to Art VI., Sec. 8. read
and adoi)ted. Art. VIII. was amended as proposed by committee.
A motion to adopt the amendments as a whole was carried.
Recommendations.
1st Resolution. Moved to amend resolution by striking out the word
" building " and substituting the word " property." Carried.
The resolution which as amended, reads as follows :
Reaolved^ "That whenever the Board of Trustees shall deem it advisable to
sell the present property of the Association in Dayton, Ohio, and to locate
elsewhere, they shall be authorized to do so, subject to the provisions of the
Constitution relative to the sale of projterty of the Association. And to
make such provision for the publication of our paper and other literature as
may be necessary," was adopted.
No. 2. Recommendation 2d, respecting The Witness, was adopted.
No. 3. In regard to the report of the Secretary of the I^iiblishing Depart-
ment of A. C C, adopted.
No. 4. In regard to the Agent's re]>ort, adopted.
No. 5. Concerning the printing of objectionable matter, adopted as
recommended.
Voted to proceed to the election of officers of the Association. Revs. C.
E. Goodwin, S. S. Newhouse, D. W. Moore and G- B. Merritt appointed
tellers. Proceeded to nominations for editor of the Herald of Gospel
Liberty. Rev. J. P. Watson, of Dayton, Ohio, was the only nominee pre-
sented to the Association. But when the ballot was taken and counted, it
stood J. P. Watson, 106 ; J. J. Summerbell, 1 ; M. Summerbeil, 1 ; T. M.
McWhinney, 1.
Rev. J. P. Watson was declared elected, and the election Avas made
unanimous.
The Association proceeded to the nominations for President.
Revs. D. A. Long, S. S. Newhouse, A. H. Morrill and A. Dunlai> were
nominated.
Bros. Newhouse and Dunlap declined.
An informal ballot was taken, after which a formal vote was cast, which
resulted as follows : D. A. Long, 82; A. H. Morrill, 44 ; S. S. Newhouse, 4 ;
Albert Dunlap, 2 ballots. Rev. D. A. Long having received a majority ot
all the votes, was declared elected. On motion of A. H. Morrill, the elec-
tion was made unanimous.
MINUTES. 147
The nuiuinations for Vice-President were next in order. Kevf?. S. S.
Ncwhouse and J. B. Weston put in nomination.
Recess till 2 P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2 P.M.
Association called to order by the President, D. A. Long.
Singing — "A Charge to Keep I Have." Prayer by Prof. H. E. Long,
^linutes of morning session read and approved. Nominations for Vice-
President continued. Revs. W. W. Staley and A. H. Morrill were nomi-
nated. Ballot was taken and tellers reported as follows: Rev. W. W.
Staley, 51 ; Prof A. H. Morrill. 13, and Rev. S. S. Newhou.se, 2. Rev.
W. W. Staley was declared the choice of the Association, and the election
was made unanimous. Passed to the election of Secretary. C. W. Choate
was nominated. There being no other nominations. Rev. J. J. Summer-
bell was instructtd to cast the ballot of the Association for Secretary.
The ballot was cast forC. W. Choate, and he was declared elected. Mr.
M. O. Adams was unanimously elected Treasurer, Rev. J. J. Summerbell
casting the ballot for the Association. Revs. J. B. Weston, Gr. D. Black
and Albert Godley were a]ipointed a committee to nominate seven Trustees.
For prudential reasons. Dr. J. B. Weston asked to be excused from
serving on the committee, and Rev. ]). E. Millard was appointed in his
stead.
Recess till 5 P.M.
October 13th, 5 p.m.
C. P. A. called to order. President Long presiding. ^Minutes of previous
session read and approved.
Committee on nominations presented the names of 3Ir. George W.
Gunder, of Marion, Ind., Rev. A. H. Morrill, of Stanfordville, N. Y.,
Rev. T. M. McWhinney, of Marion, Ind., Rev. Albert Godley, ofWeaubleau,
Mo., Mr. Isaac Hewit, of Maple Rapids, Mich., Rev. E. A. De^^ore, of
3Ierom, Ind., and Mr. George F]. Hoar, of Fall River, ^lass. , lor Trustees
of this A.ssociation.
The Secretary was directed to cast the ballot of the Association for
Trustees. He voted ibr the above-named persons, and tliey were declared
duly elected.
Adjourned to meet Tuesday, 10 a.m.
TUESDAY'S SESSION.
October 14th, 10 x.si.
Association re-convened, with President Long in the chair. The minutes
of previous session read and approved.
Moved, that the Hymn Book Committee, appointed by the Executive
Board of A. C. C, for revision and enlargement of the Gospel Hymnal, be
appointed by the C. P. A., for the same purpose^carried.
Adjourned sine die.
C. W. Choate, D. A. Long,
Secretary. President,
CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION.
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS.
PREAMBLE.
The Christian Publishing; Association, in accordance with the plans
adopted by the Christian Convention, assembled in Ogden, Henry county,
Indiana, on the 14th day of December, 18(U, and amended at the several
meetings of the Association to wit: At Covington, Ohio, on the 21st day of
June, 1870; at Utica, Ohio, on the 11th day of June, 1884; at New Bed-
ford, Mass., October, 1886, and at Marion, Indiana, October, 1890, do
adopt the following Constitution :
Article I. — Name. — This organization shall be known as the Christian
Publishing Association.
Ar'UCLE II. — Object. — The object of this Association shall be to promote
the union of Christians and the conversion of the world bj'^ the publication
of books, tracts, and periodicals, and to do such other work as may, with
l)ropriety, be done by a Cliristian Publishing Association.
Article III. — Meetings. — Section 1. — The regular sessions of this asso-
ciation shall be held quadrennially in connection with those of the American
Christian Convention, at such time and place as shall be mutually agreed
upon by the two bodies, or by the executive boards thereof; and three
months' notice of such meetings shall be published in the Herald of Gos-
pel Liberty.
Sec. '1. — Special meetings may be called in the same manner, whenever
deemed expedient by the Board of Trustees-
Article IV. — Members. — The members of the American Christian Con-
vention, at the corresponding session thereof, shall, ex-officio, be members
of this Association.
xVrticle V. — Officers. — The Officers of this Association shall consist of a
President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Board of
Trustees, all of whom shall be elected by ballot by the Association, at its
regular session.
Article VI. — Trustees. — Section 1. — The Board of Trustees of this
Association shall consist of nine (9) members, including its President and
Secretary, who shall, ex-offiGio, be members, and also President and Secre-
tary of the Board.
Sec. 2. — The Trustees shall have general charge of the business and
property of the As.sociatiou, and shall have such power and responsibility
as usually belong to Trustees of such an incorporation. A majority of the
Trustees shall constitute a quorum.
Sec. 3. — Within three months after their election thej^ shall meet and
organize and choose an Executive Committee of five (5) persons, who shall
perfect a plan of keeping accounts that shall provide a system of checks and
vouchers sufficient to protect the Association from loss by its employees
Sec. 4. — The Executive Committee shall have such power as the Trustees
may invest in them ; may meet when and where they deem useful to the
Association ; and shall keep a full journal of their proceedings, which
shall be submitted to the Trustees for their ratification whenever called for.
Sec. 5. — This Association shall, at its quadrennial meeting, elect by ballot
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS. 149
such editor, or editors, as tlie best interest of the Association raa.y require.
Said editor, or editors, shall serve for four (4) j-ears, unless removed by
death, or for cause, or shall resign ; in either case the vacancy shall be
filled by the Board of Trustees as other vacancies are filled. Said Board of
Trustees shall have power, ad interim, to remove for caiise any editor,
])r(ivided that any one so removed shall have the right to appeal from such
action of said Board to the Association at its next meeting thereafter.
Sec. 6. — All agents and employees shall give such bonds as the Trustees
may deem sutficient to guard the Association against loss.
Sec. 7. — All vacancies that may happen, either of officers or trustees, by
refii.«al to serve, resignation, removal for cause, or in any other manner,
shall be filled by the Trustees.
Sec. 8. — To remove an editor, officer, or trustee for cause, two-thirds
(1) of the Trustees must vote for such removal, and the yea and. nay vote
be recorded by the Secretary.
Sec. 9. — It shall be the duty of the Board of Trustees to pre.sent full and
elaborate reports of the condition of the Association, submitting the various
rejiorts of the treasurer and agents, and all other reports of subordinates
submitted to them, with a report of all their transactions, to the session of
this Association at which their term of office expires, or at any other time
when called uiion by the Association in called or extra session.
Article A" 11. — Lrt/td Papers. — The President and Secretary of the
Board of Trustees shall sign in behalf of the Association, all legal instru-
ments of writing in the purchase, sale, or transfer of any real estate, or of
any evidence of the indebtedness of the Association.
Article VIIT. — The business of the Publishing House shall be con-
ducted, so fixr as is practicable, on a cash basis. And the agent and other
employees shall keep an itemized account of all their transactions, subject
to the inspection of any of the Board of Trustees. And all money shall be
paid to the Treasurer, and no money shall be paid out by him except on the
order of the President of the Board of Trustees, or the Executive Com-
mittee thereof.
Article IX. — Liahility of Tnisteea. — Section 1. — ^^For all debts con-
tracted over and above moneys and outstanding assets, the Trustees shall
be personally liable, excei>t such trustee, or trustees, as at the time protest
against the action and shall have such protest entered upon the minutes.
Sec. 2. — The Trustees shall be personally liable for the failure or defi-
ciency of any employee of whom they have not taken sufficient bond and
security.
Article X. — Fiscal Year. — The fiscal year of the Association shall com-
mence on the first day of January of each year.
Article XI. — Donations. — Bequests and donations made to this Asso-
ciation must be applied, if for special purpose, in accordance with the ex-
pressed wish of the testator or donor.
Article XII. — Amendments. — This Constitution may be amended at
any quadrennial meeting of the A.ssociation by a two-thirds (f ) vote of all
the members present.
MINUTES
OF THE
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION,
IN QUADKENNIAL SESSION
AT
MARION. INDIANA. OCTOBER Tth-14th, 1890.
MINUTES.
Marion, Indiana, Oct. 7th, 7.30 p.m.
The American Christian Convention was called to order by the President,
Rev. D. A. Long, D.D., in the Christian Temple, at Marion, Indiana.
Scriptures, Romans 12th chapter, were read by the President, and prayer
was offered by Rev. J. E. Bruce, Ph.D. The hymn "All Hail the Power
of Jesus' Name," was sung.
Rev. T. M. McWhinney, D.D., the pastor of the Marion Church, made
remarks of welcome to the Convention. Response was made by the
President as follows :
Dr. McWhinney, Ladies and Gentlemen :— In behalf of the Convention,
I take pleasure in saying that we accept the kind hospitalities of the citizens
of the beautiful city of Marion, and greet you as followers of Christ and fel-
low-laborers in the same cause for God and humanity. We trust that we
will not forget that we are here as representatives of the Christian Denomi-
nation. That we are the servants of God. That in our intercourse with
one another we will cultivate a brotherly spirit and show to all that we love
one another. We will enter the families of those whose hospitalities may be
extended us, as Christian men and women, and when our session is over we
will return to our homes with our Christian characters untarnished by any
undue lightness, foolish jesting, unbecoming tale-telling, or other unguarded
conversation. We will strive to make the friends who entertain us, happy.
We expect to carry away pleasant recollections of Marion. Your children,
hired helps, manufacturers, merchants, lawyers, judges, clergymen, editors,
and reporters shall all feel better because we came to Marion. We have no
fears about accommodations.
And when the hour f(5r adjournment arrives, our hearts will be tendered ;
we will all feel that we have increased zeal for God, His Church, and His
Cause.
This Christian Temple is an object lesson for us all. It shows the pious
sagacity of the shepherd of this flock, and will ever stand as a beautiful and
152 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
useful monument to show what results may come from enthusiastic, united
and consecrated effort in erecting a place for the solemn and delightful ser-
vice of Grod. The glor.y of this latter house is greater than the former.
Christianity, of which you speak so beautifully, I think is that system of
religion of which our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, is the founder. It is
true that a mighty work was accomplished by His spirit through the ajios-
tles and others. We must not forget that this must be referred to Christ
no less than that which was performed by His own direct agency. Is Chris-
tianity a system of doctrines? No. Is Christianity a collection of historical
facts? No. Is Christianity a code of morals? No. Well, Christianity must
be a body of religious observances. No, Christianity is all these and much
more. It is a new-born heavenly life, emanating from Christ, conformed to
His example and to all truth, embracing all virtue, intimately blended with
nature and history, and manifesting itself in acts of homage to God and love
to men. "Christianity reveals itself in every phase of humanity, whether
individual or social." " It reaches further and comprehends more than the
Church. " "The Church does not embrace the State," but is rather its coun-
terpart. We say, "The Church and the State represent two aspects of
human life, the religious and the .seculai*." " Christianity relates equally to
both." The State of Indiana, the United States, is to be Christian, but
not ecclesiastical. Again, " philosophy, science, literature, art, business, pri-
vate and social life, are all to be Christian, but surely not ecclesiastical."
When the day shall dawn that every individual shall be like Christ, inwardly
as well as outwardly, every day will be a holy day, and every act will be a
Christian act ; "then Christianity will witness a complete triumph." The
Christiaji Denomination, or any other Denomination working for Christ uses
organization, papers, etc., as a means to this high and glorious end.
The activity of Churches or Denominations exerted only under religious
forms, is often very naturally supposed to be a complete and adequate repre-
sentation of Christianity. It is owing to this that many writer- erroneously
charge all the sins and shortcomings of Church organizations and Church
memberstoChristianit.y. . . . They considered Christianity and the Church
as identical."
"The m.ystery of redemption by Christ we may not be able to explain,"
but that a whole embryo Christianity lies concealed in the wonderful life and
death of the incarnate Son of God is too evident to admit of doubt.
There is one feature in Christianity that has appeared with more or less
distinctness, to the greatest minds, through all the stages it has ])assed. It
is that view of Christ which presents him as the ideal of humanity. The
want of such an ideal has always been felt in the soul of man." To the
(juestion, What precisely should men strive to be? no satisfactory reply
was ever given until Christ gave it.
Colonel Ingersoll, writing on Tolstoi, in the Norili American Revietv,
defends his sincerity, but adds: "The Philosophy of Palestine is not
adapted to an industrial or commercial age . Christianity was born when the
nation that produced it was dying. It was a requiem, a declaration that
life was a failure, that the world was about to end, and that the hopes of
mankind should be lifted to another sphere." Even Colonel Ingersoll is the
child of Christianity, though he denies and smites his mother. The ])hil-
osophy of Palestine and all the philosophies of the world could not answer
the question, "What precisely should men strive to be?" Christianity
answers it. Christianity contains a germ of living truth and power that
can never die. The moral character of all Christian nations "is precisely
what their various attempts to attain to the excellence of this model have
made it." No man who ever walked this earth has equalled Christ ; nor has
the whole school of His disciples collectively attained to the virtues of the
founder of Christianity. Yes, Christianity lifted the " hopes of mankind
to another sphere, when the nation that first received it was dying," and it
continues to lift the hopes of mankind to another sphere in this glorious
and growing Republic, where we see rising star after star, increasing bril-
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liancy in that sky of oiiv country'? lilory, where once all was dark. Yon are
right, Dr. ^IcWhinney, philosophy will not save the race, or the Greeks
and all who heard them would have been saved by the philosophy of
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle — Christianity is not a philosophy — it is a life —
Christ was " God manifest in the flesh." His life showed his disciples all
that he wished them to be ; and the reproduction of himself in them
individually, by a spiritual energy, was the chief aim of his religion, and
his success in this undertaking, in the aijostolic, the speculative, the dark
age, and the progressive periods, is the chief glory of Christianity.
This progressive age has thrown new responsibilities upon us. Once we
were excluded from the pulpits and j^latforms of other denominations. It
is not so now — to-day we have an influence, place and power for good we
never had before. The eyes of the Christian world are turned toward the
position we occupy, and as the Christian union feeling " widens and deepens
in the public mind, we shall be brought more and more prominently for-
ward— our influence greater and greater. ' '
A convention of this character is not merely for social intercourse, for
domestic arrangements, and following out of a long established roiitine of
business. We must get awayfrom this idea and bend our energies upon the
opening of new plans and arrangements for the responsibilities of the future.
Here are delegates from the North and the South, from the East and tlie
West, from the United States and Cadada — my heart rejoices. 3Iay God,
for Christ's sake, be with us in spirit and in truth, in all our deliberations.
x\men.
Hymn G92 was sung. Eemarks were made by Rev. J. B. Weston. D.T)..
president of the Christian Biblical Institute. Hymn '.)."> was sung.
Adjourned.
J. J. SrMMERBET.L, D. A. LONC,
Secretary. President.
Octolier 8, 1890, 9 a.m.
The American Christian Convention was called to order by the Px-esident,
Rev. D. A. Long, D.D. The following hymn, composed for the occasion,
by Rev. D. E. Millard, was then sung :
CONTENTION SONG.
We've come again, a Christian band.
From north, south, east and west,
To do for God and native land.
Of gospel work, our best.
We're here, as by the spirit sent,
With prayerful hearts and true :
And earnestly, with one intent.
Our work we" 11 gladly do.
'May love our evry action seal,
]NIay wisdom guide each thought ;
And nhile inspired with fervent zeal,
^lay all show we have brought
The Master's spirit, meek and fair,
To help us through each hour,
While we in counsel, or in pray'r,
Are guided by his power.
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But, oh ! we miss some noble men
We oft have met before ;
Their forms we seem to see, as then.
We'll see them now no more.
Their work on earth was grandly done ;
Grod called them to their rest ;
By grace divine we'll meet them soon
In mansions of the blest.
Scriptures were read, and the Convention was led in prayer by Prof A.
H. Morrill, A.M.
The roll of Conferences was called, and it was declared that the Christ-
ians of the United States and Canada were represented. The reading of
the minutes of the American Christian Convention, and of the Executive
Board was dispensed with.
The committee on roll was appointed, as follows : Rev. Albert Dunlap,
Rev. Byron Long, Rev. B. R Clayton, Rev. C. C. Phillips, Rev. Mrs. C.
v. Strickland.
Moved, by Rev. J. B. Weston, D.D., that the programme of the Con-
vention, offered by the Executive Board as the order of the day, be
approved. Carried.
The chair appointed the following committees:
Condolence. — Rev. James Maple, D.D., Rev. J. W. Wellons, Rev. John
Wright, Bro. J. D. Thomas.
Organization. — Rev. J. J. Summerbell, Rev. T. M. McWhinney, D.D.;
Rev. J. B. Weston, D.D.; Rev. E. A. De Vore, A.M.; Rev. H. J.
Duckworth.
Finance.— Rey. C W. Garoutte, Rev. P. L. Ryker, Rev. W. T. War-
binton, Rev. W. W. Staley, A.M.
Temperance.— Rey. C. A. Tillinghast, Rev. S. S. Newhousc, Mrs. J. G.
Bishop, Rev. H. Lizzie Haley, A.M., Rev. Myron Tyler.
Sunday Schoob.-Uev. J. B. Merritt, A.M.; 3Iiss Ella Kifer, Rev. D.
E. Millard. Rev. M. L. Hurley.
Edncation.—Vrof. G. R. Hammond, Ph.D.; Rev. E. Mudge, A.M.;
Rev. W. S. Long, D. D.; Rev. G. B. Merritt, A. M.; Prof A. H. Morrill,
A.M.
Missions.— Rev. H. Y. Rush, Rev. J. A. Mace, Rev. C. V. Strickland,
Col A. Savage, Rev. Myron Tyler.
The chair declined to appoint a committee on nominations.
Rev. J. B. Weston, D.D., moved that nominations be made in the open
house by members of the various district conventions, each district conven-
tion nominating one member of the committee on nominations. Carried.
Rev. J. B. Weston, D.D. , was called to the chair.
The President of the Convention then delivered his address or report.
Moved by Rev. D. A. Long, D.D., that clergymen of other denomina-
tions be introduced to the American Christian Convention by any brother,
at any time, when no business is pending. Carried. Rev. M. Swadence
and Rev. A. Greenman were then introduced.
Moved that any Christian minister present be invited to become a deliber-
ative member. Carried.
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It was voted tliat Rev. J. B. Weston, D.D.. be a regular correspondent of
the press.
The following resolutions were offered bj' Rev. A. L. Ferguson, and on
motion of Rev. D. A. Long, D.D., were accepted and referred to the Exec-
utive Board of the American Christian Convention :
To the American Christian Convention assembled at Marion, Indiana :
The following resolution was unanimouslj^ adopted at the 59th annual
session of the Erie Christian Conference held at Beaver Centre, Pa., Sep-
tember 20-28, 1S90 : . . .
'''ResolveJ, That the Erie Christian Conference, in its .59th annual session,
would recommend to the coming session of the American Christian Conven-
tion at Marion, Indiana, the urgent need and demand of the establishment
of a home for superanuated ministers, and that we pray the Convention to
take immediate steps to meet such demand.
"^Resolved, That our delegates carry and present these resolutions to the
Convention." Hermon Eldridge,
Secretary Erie Christian Conference.
A communication from Rev. Thomas Bartlett, A.M., President of
Lincoln College, was read by Rev. T. M. McWhinney, D.D.. and referred
to the committee on education.
Voted that laymen present be invited to participate in the proceedings of
the Convention as deliberative members.
Voted that the report of the President be referred to the respective com-
mittees to which the various portions of the report pertain.
The following fragments of the President's address, or report, were
returned to the Secretary from the various committees.
REPORT OF D. A. LONG, PRESIDENT OF THE A. C. C.
Maeiox. IihI. Oct. 8. 1890.
Mr. Pre.sident and Members of the A. C. C :
In accordance with the ret|uirements of the Constitution of the Conven-
tion, I herewith submit my report, together with official letters received and
letters sent out. These I turn over to you as a part of the permanent prop-
erty and history of our work.
Home Missions.
While we have the pastoral work, we must have evangelistic. It is the
gospel order to have both stationed and travelling preachers. The report of
the Secretary is in your hands. I recommend that the funds be spent in
fewer places, in order that we may be more firmly established in a few well
chosen points. We must remember that the greatest and most successful
missionaries of the world stuck to the centres of population, like Corinth,
Ephesus, Antioch, Athens and Rome.
I herewith submit the report of the Secretarv. Rev. J. J. Summerbell,
D.D.
The Secretary has an elaborate report.
His work has been arduous, faithful, and very beneficial to our Cause.
The great importance oY having an efficient, pains-taking secretary will
certainly appear to every one who really understands the nature of the work
we are doing.
I recommend that the Convention arrange to pay whatever may be due
on his salar}', and see to it that it is paid promptlj', hereafter.
156 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
Rev. D. A. Loiui, D.D., Prrmlnit A. C. C:
Dear Brother :
[Note — This report has been published in the Herald; onl.y tlie following
extracts are here given:]
Orders for the following objects have been issued during the jieriod frouj
January, 1887, to September 18, 1890, about 3 1 years.
Education, $ 4009 67
H(tnie Missions, 87G0 03
Foreign Missions, 2974 48
American Christian Convention, 445f) 43
Miscellaneous, 407 50
Total, $21,268 11
Of the sums received by the Convention for its own uses, nearly (|350)
ihree hundred and fifty dollars, was received by the Secretary for services in
supi)ly and protracted meetings, and credited to the Convention.
A strong majority of our pastors and active churches are now heeding the
requests of the Convention. There is a general drifting into more system-
atic methods of work, and the outlook, in nearly all directions, is encour-
aging.
The Secretary would recommend that some measures be adopted by which
churches that are not members of any conference, may secure representation
or influence in the Convention. I would only grant this right, however, to
churches that stand upon the Christian platform, and hel]) bear the burdens
of our general body.
The Secretary would recommend that the Convention adopt resolutions
directing that luinisters and churches that wish to be considered simply
Christian ministers and Christian churches be rerpiested to furnish to the
Secretary of the Convention full and accurate information of the pastoral
relations entered into and dissolved between ministers and churches, and of
changes of churcli clerks.
That conferences and assemblies be requested to furnish to the Secretary
of the Convention prompt, accurate, and full information of all churches
and ministers received and dismissed by the various conferences and assem-
blies.
The Christians are responsible, as no other people in existence is respon-
sible, for great results as to labor. We should sacrifice more ; we should
labor more than any other brotherhood: for our leader, our name, our creed,
our origin, our fellowship, in their heavenly character and nature, impose on
us heavenly obligations.
The Christian should cultivate a spirit of love for the body, for the
brotherhood. This is not bigotry ; it is common sense; it is not sectarian-
ism ; it is Christianity. Respectfully,
J. J. SUMMERBELL,
Secretary.
I recommend that the Convention elect a President who can give his en-
tire time to the pressing and responsible duties of his office. The work is
growing. We can take no step backward. Our people, the great solid
mass of them, are ripe for a forward movement all along the line.
I have recommended some radical changes in our work. Not in the spirit
of fault-finding. We are not here for that. Yet, in the spirit of brotherly
kindness, our people must know the facts, as far as we can give them, in
regard to all our denominational enterprises, and in their combined wisdom
ai)ply the remedy.
Four years have passed away since we assembled at New Bedford, where
J)r. Osborn called this Convention to order ; where Elder D. P. Pike read
a portion of Scripture, and Dr. N. Summerbell led us all in i>rayer. When
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Piosident Lincoln tell General Garfield said : "" There were times when the
veil which separated us from those we loved seemed so thin that we could
feel the heart throbs of those on the other side." When we think of the
tliree .crand men I have mentioned, and a host of others, who walked with
God, we feel that what we do must be done quickly.
Voted on account of the absence of Rev. C. J. Jones, D.D., that the
time allotted to the address of the "General Evangelist" be assigned to the
report of tl)e Board of Control of the Franklinton Institute.
A paper from George D. McClure, the recording elder of tlie Church of
Christ in Christian Union, at Huntstown, Indiana, and a similar paper
from Peter Cratsinger, deacon of Antioch Church of the Christians, Butler
County, Ohio, were received, and referred to the Committee on Christian
Union.
Adjourned with benediction by Rev. S. S. Xcwhousc.
J. J. SlMMERBELL. D. A. LONG,
Sccretaiy. President.
2 P.M., Oct. 8, 1890.
The American Christian Convention was called to order by the President,
Rev. D. A. Long, D.D. Singing. Prayer by Rev. C. I. Deyo.
3Iinutes were read and adopted.
Rev. H. J. Duckworth, President of the General Council of the Christian
Union, was introduced to the Convention, and made remarks.
The partial report of the Committee on the Roll was offered by Rev.
Byron Long.
The report of the Secretary of the Publishing Department was oflFered
by Rev. Albert Godley. This report was very able and voluminous, and
was referred to the Christian Publishing Association, but we have space
here for these extracts :
We recommend that "all appeals and calls for monej', except those au-
thorized by the Executive Board of the Convention, or by the Missionary
Board, be omitted from the pages of tlie Brruhl."
We recommend that tht; text: "That they all may be one," or something
similar, find a place at the top of the first page, and that on the editorial
page a brief statement of our position and of tlie interests to which the
paper is devoted be kept standing.
We should also issue a quarterly, giving focts and figures and plans,
encouraging benevolence. We should urge it as an educator. (This sub-
ject was developed at length, and the idea was adopted later by the Con-
vention.)
The following paper was read b\' J. S. Frost :
From the N. Y. C. C. Conference at its session, June, 1890:
Whereas, The blanks now furnished by the American Christian Con-
vention for Church, Sunday-school, and ministers' reports are in several
respects unsuitable for such purjioscs, therefore
R&iolval, That it is the desire and hope of this Conference that at its
next session said Convention will make a careful revision of the same, and
also publi.sh suitable blanks for tabulating such reports, to the end that our
statistics shall he reasonably full, uniform, and easily understood.
L. Coffin,
Cbairmau of Committee on Resolutions.
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The names of the various district conventions were called, and the follow-
ing persons were elected as members of the committee on nominations, the
various brethren being nominated by the districts which they represented :
I. H. Coe for New England, W. W. Staley for the South, A. H. Morrill
for New York, S. S. Newhouse for Ohio, C I. Deyo for Michigan, J.
Alexander Clapp for Indiana, A. Grodley for Kansas, D. M. Hellinstine for
Iowa.
It was voted that the matter on organization be referred to the com
mittee on organization.
The following resolution, offered by Prof A. H. Morrill, A.M., was
adopted :
Rcsnlvcd, That a committee be appointed, by this Convention, to prepare
a tract, for free distribution, to express the difference between the Christians
and Disciples.
The following i)ersons were appointed the committee : Martyn Summer-
bell, A. H. Morrill and A. Dunlap.
Adjourned, to give time for the meeting of the Christian Publishing
Association.
J. J. SUMMERBELL, D. A. LONG,
Secretary. President.
Note by Secretary: — After the technical adiournment of the Conven-
tion, the following brethren, representatives of the Christian Church South,
Rev. W. W. Staley. A.M., Rev. M. L. Hurley, Rev. J. P. Barrett, D.D.,
Rev. J. W. WeUons, Rev. W. S. Long, D.D. and Col. A. Savage, during
the technical meeting of the Christian Publishing Association, were intro-
duced to the Convention, and successively were called upon and made
remarks.
Rev. J. P. Barrett, D.D., in presenting a cane to the President of the
Convention, used the following words :
I hold in my hand a walking cane which has a most interesting history.
On the 4th of August, 1794, just two years after the inaugui'ation of the
Christian movement, which was then known under the name of "Republi-
can Methodists," the brethren had assembled in Lebanon Church, Surrey
Co., Va., and smarting as they were under the lash of sectarianism, and
ham{)cred by a partisan name. Rev. Rice Haggard, with an abiding love for
'/// of God's people, with a purpose to regain the primitive name and to"
strike boldly for the union spirit among God's people, arose and moved to
adopt the name Christian, to the exclusion of all party or sectarian names.
The motion was declared carried. On that sacred spot long stood the house
of worship in which that memorable conference was held. Time has dealt
gently with its timbers, some of which yet remain.
This cane (holding it in full view of the Convention) was made from one
of the sills in that house. I present it to you, 3h-. President, as the repre-
sentative of the American Christian Convention, to be kept by you, and by
3'ou delivered to your successor, as the insignia of the Presidential office in
this body.
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October 8, 1890, 7.35 p.m.
The Convention was called to order by tlie President, Rev. D. A. Long-,
D.D. Prayer by Rev. A. Dunlap.
Rev. J. P. Watson, the Secretary of the Mis.sionary Department, offered
the following report upon Home Missions :
HOME MISSION REPORT.
Home Mission work is of the first importance. Jesus emphasized this
fact in that he did not go beyond the borders of Canaan in his own work,
and in affirming that he was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of
Israel. His jiersonal ministry was for the Jews, and confined to their land,
and so was the ministry of the apostles, until after the enduement with
power from on high. The seventy might not even enter into any city of the
Samaritans, though they were of Jewish faith, in a restricted sense. Both
Jesus and his disciples did, indeed, minister somewhat indeed to the Samari-
tans and to the Canaanites, but in a very limited Avay, enough so to excite
our surprise and lead to the questions : Was the gospel for the Jew oidy?
Did Jesus possess a partial feeling for the Jews in his works? And would
he restrain the disciples from pressing the cup of salvation to the lips of the
Gentiles? Surely, Jesus tasted death for every man. He came into the
world to seek and save the lost. He was the Lamb of God that took
away the sin of the world, and in his lifting up, he would draw all men unto
himself There was nothing partial in the feelings of Jesus ; to him the
Jew was not more than the Gentile ; he of Jerusalem was not more precious
in his sight than he of Rome, Athens, Ephesus, Alexandria, or Samaria.
And his gospel was not partial in its ])romises, warning and invitations.
But the Law had been confined to the Jews as a nation, and the sacrifices,
strictly in harmony with the divine will, were offered exclusively on Jewish
altars. His own church was Jewish in name, and his only recognized
temple was in Jerusalem. The true God was truly worshipped only by the
Jews, and God's commissioned prophets had almost wholly come to them
and were wholly of their blood. Therefore, it was fitting that Jesus should
come to the Jews, that the apostles should be of their nationality, and that
the brief work of the Messiah should be among his own people. They
best could understand him ; they only were prepared to receive him ; and so
the foundations of his future, universal Church, could best be laid in Jewish
soil and hearts.
A Home work, properly inaugurated, would be the natural basis for a
foreign work. The Jews, redeemed in goodly numbers, then might they go
forth bearing the offer of salvation to other people. Thus the Home work
was to be perpetuated in anj'thing like an exclusive sense, only until the
times were ripe, the foundations properly laid, and the hosts of God, as an
invincible army, were properly marshaled. All nations and people have
worked on this same plan. The gospel to their own first, has been the
order. Modern Europe was evangelized before the borders of Africa, Asia
and America were reached, while America was not ready to go forth until
her own people were thoroughly gospelized. As with nations, so with
denominations. Methodism became a Home power before it inaugurated
work among the heathen, and the same was true with Presbyterianism,
Lutherism, Congregationalism, etc.
The effort to spread the gospel at home, then, is most commendable and
wholly in keeping with the example of Jesus and the apostles. Several
times they traversed the iphole of Palestine, that the people might hear the
words and see the works of Jesus. And the Church of all ages was to
prosper, only as it made strenuous effort to strengthen its stakes and extend
its immediate borders.
}Vhen we, as a people, have been most inspired with the evangelistic
spirit, we have most thoroughly deepened our central foundations, and the
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giowtli of the churches has been most rapid. To strengthen the things that
remain is well, if, therewith, the borders are pushed outward and the banner
is carried just beyond to new fields. Reported successes by the general
evangelists always inspire the pastor and the local church to a redoubling of
zeal. But work on the borders and in new Home centers can be carried on
successfullj' only as the established churches unite in providing the agencies
and the means, for a time. The pioneer alone is not to be expected to build
up his church, and support his ministry. His means are limited, while his
numbers are few. Nor is the evangelist, qualified to carry the gospel to the
thinly settled communities, or to enter on work in new towns, reasonably
expected to go. forth at his own charges. The strong must support the
weak, and the few must be ministered to by the many. Nothing has so
weakened us in the way of our work as a ])eople, as the inclination on the
part of our clergy so generally, to the settled pastorate and the disinclina-
tion to entering the work of the wide field. A single evangelist can build a
conference, but the strength of the conference can be maintained only as the
evangelistic spirit is fostered. More attention should be given, then, to
home evangelism by us, and in proportion as we will enlarge our work in
this direction, shall we grow in all other ways. That we liave done some-
thing in this line, and that the evangelistic spirit among us is growing, will
be seen by the following statistical statement, covering the four years past :
STATEMENT.
Cash received for home work, or for all work not foreign in its
nature, since October 1, 1886, by the Mission Secretary $16,953 18
Against a total for all work, for the eight preceding years, of.... 17,033 34
THE ^V0RK3IEN.
The total number of workmen employed fur the four years past, has
been ." 68
The average number engaged '-2
Number of States worked in ; 18
Conferential or general workers 2.5
Local workers, in one or more towns 42
CENTERS OF WORK.
Among our centers of work have been Agusta, Bangor, and Skowhegan,
Maine; Manchester and Walpole, New Hampshire ; Mattapoisett of Massa-
chusetts; Newark, Sanford's Corners, Memphis, Coeymans Junction, Bing-
hamton, and West Windsor, of New York ; Erie and Levvisburg, of Penn-
sylvania; Lcaksville and Norfolk, of Virginia ; Grraham, New Berne, and
Raleigh, of North Carolina; Sidney. Harold, Springfield, Dayton, and
Jacksonville, of Ohio ; Winchester, Hagerstown, Bluffton, Goshen, and
Veedersburg, of Indiana; Colonia, Holly, Durand, and Marshall, of Michi-
gan ; Urbana, Henry, and Newton, of Illinois; Beloit, of Wisconsin;
Winterset, Tliayer, Polk City, and Madrid, of Iowa ; St. Joseph and
Weaubleau, of Missouri, and several other State centers.
SPECIAL GRANTS.
Special grants have been made to the following cliurches : Graham, New
Berne, Youngsville, North Carolina ; Berkley, Virginia ; Springfield, Ohio ;
Newton and Urbana, Illinois.
COLORED STUDENTS.
Several hundred dollars have been donated to colored theological students,
in aid of their preparation for work, at Franklinton, North Carolina.
No form of hel)) has been more gratefully appreciated or more fully bene-
ficial than this. It should be continued and enlarged.
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SPECIAL MISSIONS.
The late Eev. Dr. Nicholas Sumnierbell was first commissioned by the
IMissioii Board as a Fraternal Messenger to our Southern brethren, and later
to the World's Missionary Congress at London, England, as the joint repre-
sentative of our Mii^sion J>(iKirtment and the American Christian Conven-
tion. But for his untimely death, a full report of these missions would
have been presented to this Convention. Both services were performed with
fidelity and with luiquestioned profit to the general cause.
EXPENDITURES BY STATES.
Maine has received $595.00; New Hampshire, $850.00 ; Massachusetts,
$1)0.00; New York, $735.00; Pennsylvania, $785.00; West Virginia,
$3.50.00; North Carolina, S475.00 ; Ohio, $1244.00; Kansas, $413.00;
Virgimi, $373.00; Michigan, $'244.00 ; Indiana, $460.00 ; Illinois, $432.00 ;
Wisconsin, $80.00; Iowa, $5G0.00 ; Nebraska, SlOO.OO : Texas, Si 36. 00 ;
Missouri, $181.00.
SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC WORK.
Conjointly with the Executive Board of the American Christian Con-
vention, the Mission Board in June, 1888, authorized Bro. C. J. Jones to
enter upon work as general evangelist. On his work for the two years
ended July 1, 1890, we paid $536.00 in addition to $260.35 secui-ed by the
authorized Newhouse appeal; a total of $796.35. His work has been
attended with very happ3' results, but the details of his work we have not
been able to obtain.
Mission Work in Detail.
The results of the general mission work cannot be stated in figures, but
the following data will give some idea of the work reported to us for the
four years past :
Sermons preached, 12,172; pastoral calls, 25,630; meetings held, 16,162;
converts in work, 3210; members received, 2998; baptisms performed,
1005; churches organized, 40; Sunday-schools organized, 192.
The results accomplished by the appropriations made, have, in some cases
been unsatisfactory, while in other cases they have been of value beyond
estimate. While a goodly number of new churches have been organized,
several old and important churches have been saved from perishing. If but
one-third of the converts reported in work, have been reached by such
moral forces as the Mission Department has set in motion, these alone have
jiaid us fully for all the outlay on the Home field, while beyond question, for
every dollar expended by us, there has been a materud gain often dollars.
So far, the work of the Mission Department has been really auxiliary to
the state and conferential bodies, but we feel that the time has now come for
us to undertake special and independent work in im))ortant centers. See-
ing new work inaugurated by us, the general pnblic will feel justified, we are
sure, in more generous doiuitions to the cause. We have therefore set
apart a special sum for the inauguration of work in Piqua, Oliio ; an enter-
prising city of some 10,000 souls. Work will begin with November 1st,
under most favorable auspices, and with a most competent and safely trusted
workman, the Rev. S. S. Newhouse, as under shepherd. We think that
henceforth, one such enterprise may be safelj' inaugurated annually.
ENDOWMENTS.
Through the irracious goodness of our lamented Brother and Sister John
G. and Eniilv Wilson, late of Philadelphia, Pa., we have in hand, endow-
ment stock valued at $3333.00 ; from Sister Roxana Abbott, late of Castile,
New York, $400.00 ; from the lamented Mrs. Jane Veasey, late of North-
wood Ridge, N. H., $300.00 for endowment, and a wardrobe fund of $95.00
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for immediate use ; while anotlicr noble lady of New York has passed to
our hand for similar use, $250.00; and still another in Pennsylvania,
$300.00 more. Our total endowment fund is therefore $4633.00, and we
trust it may be speedily increased.
children's DAY COLLECTIONS.
These collections have gone so far for Home Mission work and as this
work was really inaugurated, in its widest sense, through the children as an
agency, the offerings on Children's Day should, henceforth, as in the past,
go to the Home Mission work.
The offerings for the four years past have been substantially as follow :
1887 $2047 00
1888 1770 00
1889 2344 00
1890 2621 00
Contrasting these offerings with the preceding five years, as given below,
we find some cause for encouragement.
1882 $750 00
1883 1050 00
1884 1150 00
1885 1250 00
1886 1650 00
This year the offering has been the largest ever taken. We do well to
foster Children's Day. It is the grand anniversary of our church.
HOME MISSION CASH STATEMENT.
Cash on hand, October 1, 1886 $1,100 45
Since received, to October 1, 1800 16,953 18
Total Cash $18,053 63
We have paid cash as follows :
State Missions $7,963 60
Evangelist Jones 536 00
LeGrand Institute 64 38
Lincoln College, 10 00
Antioch College 8 00
Christian Biblical Institute..... 70 00
Christian Publishing Association 206 28
Summerbell's Missions 260 00
Convention Secretarj^ 309 68
Church Appropriations 280 00
Franklinton School 1253 63
(xeneral Expenses 613 50
Herald Engravings 102 20
Mrs. Veasy'sGift 95 00
Lost Account 10 00
Endowment 4633 00
Total paid $16,415 27
Cash in hand $1638 36
Gratefully thanking God for the peculiar blessings with which he has
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crowned our work in the past, we join our brotherhood in beseech iiiL' liis
special favor on our work in tlie future.
Respectfully submitted,
J. P. Watson,
Daytou, Ohio, October 1, 1890. Secretaiy.
Singing, in Evangelists' Songs of Praise, page 114.
Eev. J. P. Barrett, D, P., read the following paper:
SYSTEMATIC MISSIONARY EFFORT THE HOPE OF THE
CHRISTIANS.
^Ir. President and Brethren : — Near the close of the fifteenth century
workmen who were making excavations in the ruins of the buried city of
Antiiun, exhumed a magnificent piece of statuary, the Apollo Belvedere,
which master sculptors have pronounced the greatest production of human
genius. Having taken it from the d&jr!s of the ages and removed the stains
which despoiled its beauty, it was restored to its place as a work of art. Later it
was given a pedestal in the Vatican at Rome, where it has long stood a model
for sculptors and the admiration of the art-loving world, a splendid monu-
ment to the genius which gave it birth. Its restoration marked a new era
in the sculptor's art.
This faultless statue had been torn by violent hands from its original foun-
dation and buried under the rubbish of ages in an unknown grave. Regained,
the stains were removed, but no effort to reshape its beautiful form was per-
mitted ; nothing was added and nothing was taken from, its rare beauty and
its striking individuality must remain untouched ; it must be its own original,
a model for artists yet unborn.
Further back in the history of the world another model had been unfolded
and by the Divine hand — it was the church of Christ — complete in all its
parts and equipments, a very Apollo Belvedere, pedestaled on the chief
corner-stone, Jesus Christ. No addition, no subtraction was needed. Later
ignorance and superstition engulfed the world in the "Dark Ages." In
the delirium of that dreadful period, the church of Christ was buried beneath
the debris of ecclesiastical thought. Years came and went till the dawning of
the morning of the Reformation, when the gray streaks of light which fell
athwart the eastern sky, showed plainly the return of the sunlight of truth,
then bursting upon the ruins which the hand of folly had made of the original
model.
Returning light awakened slumbering hearts, and hungry minds began to
search for the truth, the original model. The search was protracted, but
not without a reward. Grand men of God were engaged in the mines of
truth, seeking to lift the original model from the debris of the times, under
which it had been buried, to its original pedestal, Jesus Christ. Unlike the
friends of the recovered statue, the friends of the church fancied that they
could add to, or take from, as they might wish aud thereby increase its beauty
and its power. Each great thinker must chisel a niche in the original model
which should contain his own individual views. The work began, decrees
were ordered, edicts were issued, creeds were formulated, and confessions of
faith authorized, each seeking to conform the original to his own idea; a
man-made concept. Speculation led the work and its rash hand so marred
the beauty and symmetry of the original that when the mists of the Dark
Ages had cleared away the church appeared pedestaled on human dogma,
and the body itself was a comjiosite of creed, confession and form, truly an
imposing affair, but not the beautiful original which Christ had given.
A temple was built for the sun. That all possible light might be admitted,
it was of glass and it was a success ; light flooded the vast structure in every
part. Soon too much light was the cry of the worshippers. They conceived
the idea of shutting out a part of the light by painting parts of the glass.
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The painting idea grew into the thought of decoration. Then everybody
wished to decorate, and so they did, till the light was quite shut out, and the
temple was left in the gloom of an ominous twilight. So the church came
out of the Dark Ages all streaked with decrees, edicts, confessions of faith,
and the like, till the light of the Sun of Righteousness had departed and the
church was cold and formal. This pitiable state of the church was a humilia-
tion to thousands of the devoted followers of Christ and a great hindrance
to the spread of the gospel among men.
In 1792 a few brave men sought to inaugurate a second reformation, which
should break the fetters and shackles of human dogma and of human creeds
and again give the church the word of God as its only guide. They made a
bold effort to regain the original model. The day was threatening and storms
tilled the air, while the thunders of high ecclesiastics rolled across the conti-
nent, amid the lightnings of their fury, but the work went on. Brave hearts
bared their breasts to the coming battle, meeting it like heroes who never
falter. In their fight, manful and brave and long, as it was, they lost sight
of the strongest ally on the human side of their work. So intent, so deter-
mined, were they on gaining a victory over human dogma and bigotry that
they lost sight of the most powerful lever known in modern Christian effort
—the missionary work. This, in the very beginning, clipped the wings of
their success, leaving them helpless in a large measure to push the Reforma-
tion to a successful issue. The ecclesiastical autocrats and dogma-men, seeing
their mistake quickly utilized the missionar} idea, and so repaired, as far as
possible, the loss they had sustained in their methods and principles by the
bold work and fearless movements of the reformers.
To-day, after the smoke of battle has cleared away, and the fields are in
full view, I hesitate not a moment to declare that the most serious mistake
made in that grand movement was the failure on their part to become an ac-
tive and aggressive missionary people in the beginning. As a people, we
have spent most precious time standing guard over the dry bones of the
creeds, while many golden opportunities for the introduction and spread of
the gospel — for the upbuilding of the Redeemer's Kingdom in the world —
have passed beyond our reach and have gone to swell the multitudes and to
increase the influence and usefulness of those who were wiser in their organ-
ization than we were. Long since the creeds have been comparatively harm-
less— in fact they are only huge skeletons hung up in the ecclesiastical closets —
things of the past — mere mummies of dead issues.
Standing tlius for yeai's as sentinels over dead enemies, the Christians
have suffered for the want of a real, living, moving, saving, issue ; for with-
out a well-defined issue, vigorously pushed, a popular movement must be a
drag. jMany years ago an issue was sprung in Congress. Soon Mason and
Dixon's line was drawn. The issue was upon the people. It was agitated.
War came. The men of the South, who were North, went South ; and the
men of the North, who were South, went North — the line loomed up as a
mountain before the nation^ — the issue moved the people, the battle was
fought and the issue was established. No issue, no battle ; no battle, no vic-
tory ; no victory, no crown. Grive us an issue, and under the blessings of
God and the leadership of Christ, we will sail the seas, cross the moinitains,
ransack the dark continent and march to the ends of the earth. We want
an issue, a real, saving, living, moving issue. The mere sounding of eccles-
iastical gongs is a mockery — draw the line sharply between the church and
the world. Let the rallying cry be the freedom of the slaves of sin. Let us
raise an army of missionaries, men and women, who are tried and true, and
send them to the front to agitate the issue and push the fight. Let us see
that the home forces are well organized, able and willing to support the
fieldmen. till the last charge is made, the last stronghold of the kingdom of
darknes.s is destroyed and the banner of King Immanuel shall wave in
triumph over the hearts freed from the curse of sin. Then we may join ni
the chorus of redemption's song :
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" All hail the power of Jesus' name,
Let angels prostrate fall ;
Bring forth the roj-al diadem.
And crown Him Lord of all."
For nearly a centurj' we stood before a dying world without a living issue'
in fact a non-missionary people, watching the dead bones of the creeds, lest
they come to life and reassert their t3Tannj' over the consciences of men and
women. Let us thank (tod and take courage since we have lived to see the
day when we are becoming a missionary people. Travellers entered a cave
by the flickering light of a candle. They saw but little, were discouraged,
and began to retrace their steps. Suddenlj* the electric light was turned on.
and in a moment their eyes were gazing on wonderland, displaj'ing grandeurs
in the handiwork of God, which to that moment they had not seen, though
standing in their verj' midst.
As a people, we have felt that our principles were Heaven-born and our
work God-ordained, and therefore success must come. We have stood in
the very shadow of a sin-cursed world, with our eyes half shut, regarding
missionary eft'ort as of secondary importance, while grand opi>ortunities were
all about us. Thank God the light is dawning, the shadows are disappearing
and new worlds of opportunities for God's service are opening to us in every
direction. Oh, my brethren, let us enter and occupy, for the possibilities of
systematic missionar3' effort are yet unknown to us. We are now tunneling
the mountain in this work ; the real harvest field is beyond. Hear me, I
plead with men and women into whose hands God has committed this great
trust. I declare that our shij) has been sailing on a sluggish sea, drifting
without a pilot. Up, men and women of the cross, man the floating craft,
every man to his post and every hand to the work, and soon our ship will
sail in unknown waters, fight new battles and gain new trophies for redeem-
ing love. The ship does not sail the seas without a iiilot, the earth does not
yield up to man her hidden treasures except by the miner's hand, the dark
continent is not explored without a Stanley, and Christianity will not pene-
trate everj^ nook and hamlet, or search the mountain slopes without a mis-
sionarj^ and he cannot go except he be sent, and he cannot be sent without
money, and money can not be provided till there is a sj'stematic and eflfeetive
organization of our churches and our conferences. Men and money we need.
men and money we must have, as we are in possession of a gi'eat trust, and
as helpless as an engine without steam. God will furnish the men and open
the fields to us, but the church must train the men and support them. This
is God's plan ; the church must accept in one shape or another, or be an
idler, cumbering the ground.
We live in a period of the world's history when in all departments of
human activity progress is the watchword — everything is moving. A buried
talent is a weight and a curse.
The time was when Golgotha faced and defied progress, but now it looks
the other waj' — after the fogy and the sluggard. Upward has been the ten-
dency of the church in every age. From Eden's garden to Gethsemane ;
from the Patriarchs to the Prophets and from the Prophets to the Apostles ;
from the thunders of Sinai to the thunders of Calvary ; from the ofliering of
Abraham's son to the offering of God's son ; from Elijah's rising chariot of
fire to the Ascension of Christ ; from the early church to the Reformation ;
from the Reformation to modern missionary effort. So the Church of God
has come down through the ages to our day in a state of progress, lighted
by a galaxy of victories, such as never attended another conquest. We can
not — we dare not longer lag behind.
The religion of Christ is essentially missionary, its purpose is the salva-
tion of the world, but God has made its success dependent in a Ijirge
measure upon human agency. Paul declares that we are workers together
with God. To-day our country is threatened with gravest perils. We are
confronted with the conflict of capital and labor, which holds, as in the
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hollow of the hand, the happiness of the masses. Mormonism has boldl.y
threatened the sanctity of home and the marriage relation. Romanism
dominated by ecclesiastics and Jesuits has assumed alarmino: proportions,
and is boldly seeking to control the government of this country, preparatory
to another baptism of blood for Protestantism. Socialism, or the devil's
government, though dwarfed in Chicago, yet lives in the hope of a brighter
day for its mad work. Its eyes are fixed upon America as its second battle-
field. Infidelity is to-day a dangi'rous power, imperiling the influence and
usefulness of the Church. Immiizration is boldly emptying into our
coiuitry the vilest hordes of foreign lands. Verily, we are confronting
licj-ilsof no ordinary magnitude. Perils of "capital and labor. " Perils of
Mormonism. Perils of Romanism. Perils of Socialism. Perils of infi-
delity. Perils of intemperance. Perils of immigration. In every direc-
tion, in the commercial, social, civil, political, and religious world, the
barometer of human passion portends gathering storms and fearful tornadoes
in human thought.
How shall these be met? Not by man alone, nor yet by God alone, but
with the co-operation of man and God. The gospel must be preached
among all nations. It is a co-partnership work. The engine and the driv-
ing-wheel work together, and the machinery moves. God and man work
together, and the gospel is preached. Here is our hope, the gospel as the
balm for all wounds, for equalizing the burdens and settling the grievances
of the human family. Teach the people to do unto others as they would
have others do unto them, and the whole problem is solved, and the gather-
ing storms are speedily scattered to the fair winds of heaven. The gospel
is the antidote for all these perils. It only needs a faithful application.
But, brethren, we have had nearly a full century in which to do our part of
this work, and yet there are only a few cases in this broad land where the
green bowers of Eden bloom as the result of our labors. We are perhaps
strangers in three-fourths of our rural districts, while in all ])robability nine-
tenths of our towns and cities know us not. Brethren, shall this condition
of our Zion continue to stare us in the face? Verily, Israel's forty days of
unfaithfidness added forty years to their wanderings in the wilderness.
Alas ! alas ! May not our years of inactivity in the missionary work add to
the delay of coming prosperity so many years that our grandchildren shall
never see the full splendors of prosperity in our work.
Perils threatening America ! Indeed ! But why not missions threaten
the perils? Here is our hope. Let the perils in — they are but opportun-
ities to spread the gospel. God sees the inactivity of his church. The
engine is running, but the driving-wheel is standing still. He opens the
gateways to America and turns in Mormonism, Romanism, Socialism, Infi-
delity, Intemperance, and Immigration. Is it that these shall subdue the
Church, wreck our institutions and destroy our Government? Nay, nay!
God is giving his people a shake-)ip that he may prepare them for conflict
and duty. He opens the gateways of our country to these perils, not to
give them advantage over his church, but that his church may have the
decided advantage of fighting the enemy on his own soil. Did God open
this land to Mormonism that it might destroy the sanctity of the home and
the marriage relation? Never; but that the Church might Christianize
Mormonism and give it the Christian home and the Christian marriage.
Has the Church accomplished this? Instead of boldlv, aggressively under-
taking the work, we have been inactive till Mormonism has made inroads
upon the territory of the Church, and to-day would be entirely free but for
the timely action of Congress.
Romanism has already assumed such alarming proportions as to make
Protestantism tremble in its tracks.
Where is the Church with her open Bible and her missionaries? Alas !
the Church is inactive, disunited, and in many instances fighting with its
own ranks, with a closed Bible ; and as for the missionaries they are not,
for they never were.
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Dare I say it ? I will. The church is idling away her time. a]nng the
wisdom of men, trying to do things as the world does them. Why may not
the Christians meet Romanism with the gospel in all its beautiful simplicity,
and so win them from the teachings of Rome to the teachings of Christ.
Infidelity is a great force in this country — persistent in its efforts to preach
the gosjiel of darkness. It works boldly. It has secured the influence of the
jirinting press, it has accomplished the enactment of laws fivorable to itself.
Meanwhile the church is standing on its own soil, trembling in its knees,
afraid of infidelity. God is on the side of the church. If the church will
do half of its duty. He Avill give her the victory. He is only testing our
courage and our convictions, but giving us the opportunity to preach the
gospel to the blind.
Servants of Israel's God, why stand ye all the day idle? Men and women,
we are co-workers with God. The church is stagnant, the circulation is
poor. The church is dying of inactivity. God opens the sluiceways of
immigration, and hordes of the vile of foreign lands come flocking to our
shores. They threaten the safety of American society ; they defy law and
imperil our liberties. The church cries out for protection at the hands of
the law, instead of going to meet them with the gospel in the hands of ouv
missionaries, and thus subdue them, not only for Christ, but for the peace
and happiness of ourselves. The gospel is the power of God, a two-edged
sword piercing to the heart of man.
These perils were sent as oi)portunities to the church that it might work
together with God. The perils remain to afflict us because the work has
not been done. We have not met them with the gospel- The missionary
has not seen them — lie has not been sent to them. Here we are, 130.000
Christians, proud to wear the name, and yet we have barely begun the mis-
sionary work. Our members generally are well sheltered in comfortable
homes, our churches, in the main, are well supplied with preachers of the
gospel ; our families are in the churches, and our money is well stored away
in the coffers of greedy gain ; while the men and women who make possible
these perils are standing about us in the depths of sin. neither fearing God.
nor regarding man. What can the church do ? What ought it to do ?
Missionary funds must be increased a hundred fold, and missionaries must
be sent out in armies till these perils are broken and their supporters are
captured for Christ.
The church must organize its forces, combine its strength and concentrate
its efforts, and go forth, convjuering and to conquer, in the name of Israel's
God.
Organized and S3'Stematized, we can work a revolution in our missionary
operations within four years. We need the plan, and willing hearts and
ready hands, with open purse strings, to carry the plan into effect. Com-
bined under God, we shall do valiantly for His cause, but divided, with Satan
helping our division, we shall fall beneath the heavy tread of these perils.
On the morning of May 30, 1889, there might have been seen huge engines
moving grandly up the Allegheny Mountains, with the falling rain-drops
dashing against them. But what cared the engines, moving under steam?
Every rain-drop fell a harmless missile, to be crushed beneath the mighty
engine. But wait a moment, the scene will shift. Already these rain-drops
are gathering from the mountain sides into a pond in the Conemaugh A^'alley.
One by one they unite till the tremendous pressure bursts the dam, and the
mad water rushes on furiously upon Johnstown, dashing everything in its
reach to destruction. In the engine-house are a dozen or more of these
monster iron horses, which, the day before, had mocked the pelting rain-
drops, as if in derision of their weakness. Now the feeble rain-drops have
combined into mad waters carrying death and ruin in their grasp. They
catch up the engines by the dozen, and dash them in pieces to destruction,
as if they were playthings. What did it? Rain-drops combined and given
the opportunity, and the work was complete, the destruction was terrible.
So it is with the church and the jierils which confront us to-day. The
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mighty engines of infidelity, of Romanism, of Mormonism, of intemperance,
of immigration, are moving up the hills against our homes, our government,
our benevolent institutions and our churches on fast time. Like the rain-
drops, we are striking them singly and without system or concentration. We
are helpless because unorganized, divided and inactive. Let us gather our
strength into the valley of Baca and make it a river, organize our forces,
concentrate our strength and systematize our eiforts. Then, like the rain-
drops of the Conemaugh, we may meet our perils and dash them to the four
winds of destruction. Thus organized we may catch up the perils of infidelity,
of Romanism, of intemperance and of immigration, and under God, hurl
them to destruction, while the glorious ( Jospel shall speed its way to the ends
of the earth, hastening the coming and making ready for the hour when the
kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdom of our Lord and his
Christ.
0, church militant, awake ! Put on the whole armor of God, and go forth
to battle till these enemies of the cross shall be subjugated, and Christ shall
be all in all forever. But if not, then what? Ah, these perils will baptize
the Chnich in blood, our liberties will go down in the crash, and we shall be
as the captives in Babylon, our harps will hang on the willows of our sorrow,
and our tongues will be silenced and our lips closed under the mockery of
our enemies.
It is said that the nightingale never strikes her highest and sweetest note
till in the darkness of the midnight hour, she leans her breast against a thorn.
Tlien, with the thorn piercing her vitals, the depths of her nature are touched,
and she sounds her highest and sweetest note. So it may be that the idle,
inactive, non-progressive church shall never know its power, and never fill
its highest mission to man, till she goes down in darkness under the wreck
of tliese perils, with their daggers striking for her life. Then she may rise
from this baptism of blood, and strike her highest note of service for God
and humanity, and sound it out so loiid that all the world may hear and know
that Jesus came to save from sin.
Back, back, ye perils! Make way for the church of the living God, as
she goes forth to battle under Jesus, the captain of the Lord's hosts. May
she march to the ends of the earth, "conquering and to conquer," and
returning with the trophies of redeeming love, present herself, the church
triumphant, without blemish, spot or wrinkle.
' ' 0 soldiers of Jesus ! arm, arm and away ;
The foe is before you, then haste to the fra}^
How long shall his insolent banners defy
The hosts of Jehovah? Come, conquer or die."
Singing in Evangelists' Songs of Praise, page 118, "Crown Him Lord of
All." "God be With You," was also sung.
The convention adjourned with benediction by Rev. James Maple, D.D.
J. J. SUMMERBELL, D. A. LONG,
Secretarv. President.
9 A.M., October 9, 1890.
The convention was called to order by the President, Rev. D. A. Long, D.D.
Singing. Scriptures were read and prayer offered by President G. R. Ham-
mond, Ph.D.
The minutes were i-ead and approved.
Rev. C. I. Dej'o was appointed on the Committee on Condolence in place
of Rev. James Maple.
MINUTES. 169
A letter from H. L. Frick was referred to the Comuiittee on Missions.
The following resolution was offered bj' Eev. E. Mudge, A.M. :
Whereas, The Christian church property at Fairfield A''illage, Michigan, is
deeded in trust to the A. (?. C, and
Whereas, 8aid church, from various causes, has become weak and ready
to die, therefore
Resolred, 1. That the trustees of the A. C. C are authorized to act with
said church and society in the removal of their house of worship to the village
of Jasper, and acquiesce in the decision of said church in the disposition of
the present site, and apiu-opriation of i)roceeds at the new location.
2. Should said church and society dissolve by mutual consent, thus trans-
ferring said property to the sole control and disposition of the A. C. C , with
request, prior to or at time of said dissolution, that the proceeds of sale be
appropriated to mission woik in the State of I\Iichigan, then the trustees
shall honor said request.
Moved to grant the request. Carried.
The Secretary stated that lie had been informed by the Treasurer of the
convention, Hon. F. A. Palmer, that he could not be present, and that the
Treasurer had sent the accounts to him to be presented to the Convention.
Voted that an auditing committee be appointed to consider the accounts
of Hon. F. A. Palmer.
The following persons were appointed the auditing committee : Eev. D.
W. Moore, Rev. S. S. Newhouse, Rev. J. E. Bruce, Ph.D.
Moved by Prof. A. H. Morrill, A.M., to make the matter of tem iterance
the special order for Fridaj\ 11.1.5 a.m.
Moved by Rev. D. E. Millard to amend the motion by making Saturday
evening the hour.
The amendment was carried, and the motion as amended was carried.
The hour having arrived for the report of the Board of Control of Frank-
linton Institute, it was postponed on account of the absence of its President
on committee work, and the report of Rev. C. J. Jones. D.D., the General
Evangelist, was read by Rev. J. W. Lawton.
The President of the A. C. C. ruled on points of order.
Moved to refer to the Committee on Missions. Carried.
A letter from Rev. "W. R. Adams, on Christian Union, was referred to the
Committee on Christian Union.
Voted to hear the report of the Board of Control of Franklinton Institute.
The report was read by Rev. C. A. Beck, as follows (aiid the report, on
motion of Rev. S. A. Hutchinson, was adopted.) :
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CONTROL OF THE FRANK-
LINTON LITERARY AND THEOLOGICAL
CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE.
From October 1, 1880, to September 1, 1890.
To the American Chrisfian Convention :
The Board of Control presents this, its first report to the American Chris-
tian Convention.
The board was instituted by the Convention at its last session at New Bed-
ford, upon the earnest solicitation of the then general agent, J. E. Brush.
170 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
The board consisted of J. E. Brush, John Blood, M. Summerbell, Charles
A. Beck, and Miss Belle Cullom.
Subsequently Miss Cullom resigned, and Miss M. EmniaGodley, of Milford,
New Jersey, was elected in her jilace by the Convention Executive Board.
Upon the death of the late Deacon J. E. Brush, J. J. Summerbell was
elected for the unexpired term, by the same authority.
The board organized at New Bedfoi-d, and elected Charles A. Beck, Presi-
dent and Secretary, and J. E. Bnisli, Treasurer. The aiTangements for the
ensuing school year had been about perl'ected, and the board confirmed
them, continuing the Rev. George Young as Principal of the school.
February 6, 1889, the Treasurer, J. E. Brush, suddenly ended his life by
accident in the city of New York. The Bev. Charles A. Beck was elected
by the board to his place as Treasurer, and the Bev. John Blood was elected
Secretary.
March, 1889, the Principal, Rev. George Young, resigned, to take effect
from the close of the school term. At a meeting of the board held at Stand-
fordville. New York, this re.signation was accepted. Efforts were made dur-
ing the early part of summer to secure a Principal, but the board did not
succeed in finding one willing to take tlie work. After careful and mature
consideration it was decided to be highly advisable for the President to take
charge of the school for the coming term, as the one best informed and fitted
for that position. The judgment of the board was so decided that all i>er-
sonal objections of the President were overruled, and he finally consented to
take the charge imposed upon him.
Some changes were made in the management of the school. All the mov-
able property of anj' nature whatsoever became the propei'ty of the Ameri-
can Christian Convention. Supplies of furniture were greatly needed, and
were purchased. The buildings were much in need of repairs, and these were
made so far as possible. The whole year was a success. The school has
been generously cared for by the church. Everything necessary for the full
equipment of beds in Boarding Hall and dormitories has been provided, and
many little things of use and ornament supplied. The whole property is
suscei^tible of improvement, and might be made very charming by the ex-
penditure of a little money. Increased school building conveniences are
desirable. The present arrangement does not give to pupils the accommoda-
tions required. The school building is bare of all sorts of school helps.
The desks are for the most part unsuited to the pupils. Yet the work goes
on and much good is done. Many of the pupils are ready and eager to
learn. The service is fjiscinating to those who engage in it. We hope the
school may long continue to bless those souls so dear to the Lord Jesus
Christ.
The following is the financial report. It is divided so as to show the sepa-
rate work of J. E. Brush, whose treasurership extended to about two and
one-half years.
He received from all sources $3746 16
He paid as follows:
Principal $2992 49
Borrowed money 150 00
Ti-avel 130 11
Repairs and furniture 97 05
Beneficiary 85 42
Insurance 43 75
Incidentals 18 21
Incorporation 12 00 ($3529 03)
Balance 217 13 $3746 16
The present Treasurer, Charles A. Beck, in one and one-half years, received
from all sources $2899 83
Balance from J. E. Brush 217 13
$3116 96
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171
The following is the detail of receipts:
Individual contributions $1833 30
Dividends 424 Sf)
American Christian Convention 372 4S
Missionary Board 100 00
Money borrowed 51 00
Tuition 42 85
Clothing sold 30 79
N. Carolina Conference, repairs 28 32
Beneficiary 10 00
Topavfreight 3 61
Sundries 2 63 $2899 83
He paid out as follows :
Principal $2100 00
Repairs and furniture 240 0]
Travel 116 76
Borrowed money 51 00
Insurance 43 75
Incidentals 49 48
Deficiency, boarding hall 32 33
Clothing expenses 27 35
Beneficiary 10 00
Balance, general fund 397 28 ($2670 68)
Balance, improvement fund 49 00 $3116 96
Received by J. E. Brush $3746 K)
Received by C. A. Beck 2899 83
Total $6645 99
Paid by J. E. Brush $3529 03
Paid by C. A. Beck 2670 68
Cashinhand 446 28 $6645 99
The past year has been very successful financially. There were extraordi-
nary draughts on the Treasury, but these have been met, and at the close of
the school year, April 30th, there was a small balance in the treasury, over
and above all indebtedness.
The thanks of the board have been sjiecially due to the unselfish labors of
Miss Tillie Perry, of Covington, Ohio, in visiting several conferences during
the fall of 1889, and so winning Franklinton upon the hearts of the peo))le as
to secure large contributions toward it. She was singularly faithful and suc-
cessful. Her work highl.v commends her to our confidence and Christian
love.
The board are of the opinion that the work of the school should be con-
ducted substantially as during the past session, with whatever improvements
in the school building and furniture, and in the helps so much needed, can
be had. If more abundant means are provided to make building and fur-
nishing improvements it will greatly facilitate the work of the school. Dur-
ing the past summer the pi-operty has been in the general care of Wm. H.
Hester, of Franklinton, and the particular care of Mrs. Jane Mitchell, our
devoted and faithful cook, who permanently resides in the Boarding Hall.
With much respect, your obedient servants,
*• Charles A. Beck, President and Trea.surer.
John Blood, Secretary.
M. SUMMERBELL,
M. Emma Godley,
J. J. SuMMERBELL,
Board of Control.
172 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
Voted to proceed to A. C. C. matters proper.
The Secretar}'^ of the Convention introduced paragraphs from his report,
and made comments. He tlien read the report of the Committee on Organi-
zation, and made remarks upon it.
Voted to consider the report of the Committee on Organization aeriafim.
The report was read by Dr. Weston, of the Committee. Articles first
and second were adopted. On article third it was moved to amend, by
making the second Sunday in October, instead of the second Sunday in Sep-
tember, the date for the Foreign Mission collection; but the motion to amend
was lost by a vote of 55 to 69 ; and the article was adopted. Article four
was adopted. On article five Rev. B. Mason offered an amendment, to
the eiFect that all ministers should send their contributions to the General
Secretary. This motion pending the report was laid upon the table ; and it
was voted that the rei)ort be made the first unfinished business until dis-
posed of.
The Committee on Christian TTnion reported, in part, concerning union
with the South, and the report was adojited. By request of the President,
Mrs. E. J. Sunimerbell,who was present when the Southern delegates withdrew
from the Cincinnati Convention in 1854, made remarks. The hymn "Blest
be the Tie," w.os sung. The full rei)ort of the committee Avas adopted, as
follows :
Your committee ajipointed at your last session to act ad interim, on the
subject of Christian Union, beg leave to report:
At the meeting of our Convention four j'ears ago, there were before us for
our consideration propositions looking to union from three other Christian
I todies :
1. From our brethren of the South, who were originally one with our-
selves, and to whom, though sejiarated since 1854, we are still bound by
many fraternal ties. 2. From the Christian Union denomination, especially
in Ohio, between whom and our brethren of the West, negotiations had
adready made considerable progress, and 3. From brethren of the Free Bap-
tist denomination, whose origin in New England was closely allied to our
own, between whose early ministers and our own, the denominational lines
were very lightly drawn, and between some of whose prominent ministers and
our own there had been friendly negotiations looking to co-operation and final
union.
The subject received large attention from the Convention, and to both its
general and special phases much time and interest were given. The report
of the committee, which was adopted by the Convention, expressed our
thankfulness at the growing spirit of union among all the followers of Christ,
accepted with approval the action for union between this Christian Union
body and our own ; approved the spirit of the negotiations with the Free
Baptist brethren, an(l advised continued efforts in both denominations, for
union when the bases are acknowledged by both bodies.
In accordance with the recommendations of this report, your committee
of five was appointed to confer with all churches and religious organizations
with reference to the subject of Christian Union, and to make any arrange-
ments which they thought would advance the cause.
Your committee have not found it necessary to call any meeting ; but have
conducted their work by correspondence. They have watched with interest
all developments on the line entrusted to them, and have approved all judi-
cious action submitted to them.
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UNION OF CHURCH SOUTH.
.... Between our brethren of the South and ourselves, no concessions
and no readjustment of principles is required, as in this respect we stand on
the same ground ; besides, between us and them a spirit of union largely pre-
vails and is practically manifested. Ministers from the South coming North,
or of the North going South, are received with the unquestioning welcome
and fellowship of brethren of the same denomination. Ministers of the
North have been editors and contributors for tlie Southern papers, and
Southern ministers are regular contributors to our Northern papers, and
Southern ministers have by us been made Vice-Presidents of our Convention.
Organic co-operation by the sending of delegates to our Convention is all that
is necessary to complete organic union. As our President has well said, no
concessions or modifications of local polity, and no interference with the inde-
pendence or autonomy of local churches, conferences, or conventions would
be required. For such a union, our doors are open and our hands of welcome
ready.
{ Sub- Comm if tee s Reporl.
In response to the above sentiment, our brethren from the South through
their re]n-esentativcs, desire to be admitted in the manner indicated by the
fuUmchif/, to wit :
The General Convention of the Christian Church (South) agrees to send
delegates to the American Christian Convention, upon the following con-
ditions, to wit :
1st. That the Greneral Convention of the Christian Church maintain its
autonomy in every sense undisturbed.
2d. That the General Convention of the Christian Church shall be
bound by no action of the American Christian Convention to which it lins
not given its official consent.
3d. That the Southern delegates shall have the right to vote in the
American Christian Convention only upon subjects which their convention
has apjiroved or does approve, by their vote, which vote shall be subject to
the ratification of the General Convention itself.
Board of Commissioners froin the Southern Convention. — W. W. Slaley,
A. Savage, J. P. Barrett, D.D., W. S. Long, D.D., M. L. Hurley, J. W.
Wellons).
The union with the Christian Union body has been more and more lecog-
nized, and it received important advance by a meeting recently held in Spring-
field, Ohio, where fresh action was taken to which your committee have
given their formal approval. It is as follows :
1. The Holy Bible our only rule of faith and i)ractice.
2. Christ, the only Head of the Church.
3. Christian character the only test of fellowshij).
4. Individual interpretation of Scripture the right and duty of all.
."i. The union of all the followers of Christ without controversy.
6. Each local church governs itself.
Between our Free Baptist brethren and ourselves the closest and widest
approaches were in the State of New York, and tlie phase of united woi'k
which seemed most easy to undertake, and to give the best promise of results,
was in the educational line. There was a hopeful proposition to unite in
establishing a strong educational institution in the central portion of the State,
with surroundings adapted to a summer resort and assemblies. Eddytown
and Starkey College Avith the beautiful Seneca Lake lying adjacent, was
looked ujion as a place, where by the combined efforts of the two bodies, the
plan might be consummated. A joint meeting of representatives of the two
denomiiuitions was held at Starkey Seminary to consider the matter, but local
encouragement, such as the enterprise recfuired, was wanting, and the locality
was in some respects not adapted to the purpose. Another location on Keuka
Lake, near Penn Yan, was suggested, and on examination seemed much
174 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
better fitted for the purpose. Besides, the people of Penn Yan made very
liberal oiFers of aid to the undertaking. So it was decided by the Free Bap-
tist brethren to accept that offer. Many circumstances seemed to forbid the
trustees of Starkey to give up their institution and join the new enterprise,
and so this prospect of united work failed to be realized. Starkey holds its
own in its old locality and with its former methods and constituency, while
the Free Baptist brethren are pushing the Keuka enterprise with ostensibly
flourishing results. As a consequence, while friendly relations exist between
the two bodies, and friendly co-operation continues where place and circum-
stances invite it, each is devoting its energies to work under its own control.
There had never been in either body, a desire to push the work of union any
farther than it could carry with it the general consent; but a well-under-
stood determination to preserve the union and harmony of their own denom-
inations intact. The effect of the failure of this one project has been felt
throughout both bodies, and has checked, for the time being, the active nego-
tiations for union. In this our own brethren are not responsible, nor have
they changed their ground in any particular as to the desirableness of union
or the basis on which it should be effected, nor their readiness to co-operate
towards bringing it about in any favorable way.
There is one thing in our own fundamental principles which we hold with
uncompromising satisfaction, but which in some cases lies in the way of
union with other bodies. It is the fact that we avow nothing and hold noth-
ing, that is not absolutely essential to Christian character, fellowship, and
work. A union is generally expected to be the result of mutual concessions.
A body a]iproaching us with propositions for union often asks naturally :
"What will you yield as an offset for what we must yield as a condition of
compromise? " ^^s we hold nothing which we can compromise, or be asked
to compromise, without sacrificing the very basis of the Christian religion,
as we hold now, and hold only the position on which all Christians must
stand whenever a general union is effected, there is nothing that we can part
with in the negotiations. So there is apt to arise the feeling: "We are giv-
ing up everything and you nothing in this proposed action." So this affects
denominational pride, and lies in the way of success.
We can have no hesitation in saying, however, that our loyalty to Christ
compels us to be loyal to our principles, and to our organization for work
based on these principles. It requires no compromise, no change of atti-
tude, but only a spirit and bearing consonant with our avowals to stand ever
ready for any union, co-operative or organic, which tends to the harmony
and consolidation of the body of Christ for spiritual and moral upbuilding,
and for aggrsesive work for the redemption of the world in the broadest and
fullest sense in which the world needs to be redeemed.
Committee.— 3. T. Phillips, J. B. Weston, D. E. Millard, C. A. Tilling-
hast, A. H. Morrill.
Address was then offered by Rev. H. J. Duckworth, the President of the
General Council of the Christian Union.
Adjourned with the benediction by Rev. H. J. Duckworth.
J. J. SUMMERBELL, D. A. LONG,
Secretary. President.
2 p. M., October f), 1890.
The Convention was called to order by the President. Prayer by Rev.
0. T. Wyman. Singing.
Minutes Avere read and approved.
Rev. W. S. Long, D.D. , was appointed to speak on Saturday afternoon
at half-past two o'clock, in place of W. T. Walker, who was absent.
The following paper was read by Prof. A. H. Morrill :
MINUTES. 175
" The New York State Cliristian Association, by its Executive Boanl,
has changed the time of its collection, so that tliere may be no conflict, in
the least, with the Foreign Mission collection."
Rev. I. H. Coe was called to the chair.
Rev. S. M. Farlo was presented to the Convention.
The report of the Committee on Organization was taken up as unfinished
business. Article 5, of the report, was referred to a special committee, con-
sisting of the following persons : Rev. B. Mason. Rev. E. Mudge. A.M.,
Rev. J. F. Burnett, I. L. Lefevre, and Rev. S. Q. Helfenstine. On
Article 6, a motion, by Prof. A. H. ^loriill, to make the Greneral Secretary
the editor of the Year Book, was ruled by the President out of order. It
was then moved to recommit the first paragraph of the article to the com-
mittee. The motion to recommit was carried. The second paragraph
considered. It was moved to amend by adding the clause. " except in ea.'^e
of churches in the first year of their organization or reorganization." The
amendment was carried and the second paragraph of the article as amended
was adoi>ted. Prof. Morrill moved to refer Article 7 to the special
committee, appointed to consider the first paragraph of Article 6. Carried.
The Convention proceeded to the order of the day, Foreign Missions.
Rev. J. P. Watson, the Secretary of the Missionary Department, read
the Foreign Mission report as follows :
FOREIGN MISSION REPORT.
If the life of Jesus may be said to have covered Palestine alone, surely
the death of Jesus was made to cover the world, forin death he was God'sgift
to men. and the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. No
nation of people on earth who have learned of Jesus, fail to see in him
their Saviour. That he came to the Jews, in no way lessens faith in him as
a universal Saviour.
Calvary is not only the natural center of the denominations, the one hill
around which they can circle in brotherly love, but it also seems to the
nations as the one natural center of the world.
Toward no other center do the eyes of the races turn instinctively; not
even Rome to the Catholic, nor Jerusalem to the Jew. is so natural a center
to the Catholic or Jewish Christian, as Calvary. And this same one center
is as naturally and easily adopted by the convert of any and all heathen
nations, as with the American, English or German Christian.
Looking at the cross, we read the inscription thereon, in the three chief
tongues of the world — the Greek, Latin and Hebrew ; as though God would
thereby teach the world that it was the natural center of their faith, and
that he who hung on the cross was the only one medium of their redemp-
tion, and even in the form of his death, with arms extended, the Christ
appears as though he would embrace the world in the largeness of his fel-
lowship. But if the intended universality of the Gospel Church may
seem to us as not symbolized in any or all of these things, we may find
further support for such fliith, in the two converts made by Jesus while in
the agonies of the crucifixion. The Jewish thief represented the race to
which Jesus belonged in blood and tongue, and the Roman Centurion the
wider nationalities of earth. The Jew and Gentile were among the cross
tro]ihies, as also the ignoble and the noble in station, as well as the debased
and the honorable in character. But, if all these symbolizations fail to
impi-ess man with the universal nature of our religion, the fact must be
manifest in the lessons of Olivet. There, Jesus commissioned the eleven
to bear the gospel, not only to all the world, but to every creature within it.
176 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONV-ENTIUN.
If, on the cross he tasted death for every man, and bore the sins of many,
surely, also, his benediction in the ascension, was for all members of that
one, wide race to which the apostles were commissioned.
The universal Church of to-day, perhaps without a single exception,
takes this commission as to itself, and everywhere, through its appointed
missionaries, it is seeking to carry the gospel of redemption to a lost and
ruined race.
A grander spectacle has no part nor place in human history to-day than
that army of 6000 missionaries, winged with faith, bearing the ark of sal-
vation, the banners of the cross, and the Word of life before it into the
centers of univeral darkness, misery and death. And we may well thank
God, that at last, we as a people, have entered into this work, and are
sharing somewhat in the burdens and blessings thereof.
Four years ago, we had a mite of $1281.69 in our treasury, but no man in
the field to work, nor had we positively any man in view therefor. Wc
adopted Japan as our field, and looked to God for the man to carry our
batnier forth. The women, too, with their sanctified and sympathetic
natures, bowed to the cross, and organized for the work at that time ; and
later, they will disclose to us the results, in part, of their endeavors.
Immediately following the New Bedford Convention, our brother, the
Rev. Z. A. Poste, whom we had had in view as our banner-bearer, declined
to enter upon the work, much to the regret of many, but almost at once,
Rev. D. F. Jones and wife, of North Carolina, offered themselves for the
mission, having long felt that God was calling thein to the work.
About New Year, 1887, after a final farewell meeting in Irvington, New
Jersey, they set sail for Japan, by way of England, reaching their field of
labor about May 1 st, of that year. The work was immediately commenced
at Iskinomaki, a town about 17,000 population, and located northward from
Tokio, about 240 miles. This center of work also embraced eight surround-
ing towns, ranging in population from 1250 to 5000. Here we have
erected our only meeting-house in Japan, and constructed a residence for the
pastor. Up to July 1st, this year, 500 meetings had been held in Ishino-
maki, and in the general work of that center, several hundred more. A
total of 57 members have been received there.
In 1888 the Ichinosaki Church was organized in a rented house, where
they still worshii). It is the center of seven out-stations, villages ranging
from 600 to 3100 souls. A total of 32 members have been received there.
The second church is northwest of the first church 45 iniles. Tokio
Church was organized in 1889, and has a goodly number of out-stations.
there being in all the work 33 regular stations for preaching. The number
of members received at Tokio has been 39 in all, and the total present mem-
bership of the three churches is 92. In all, 128 persons, to July 1st, have
been received to membership ; 93 by profession and 35 by letter. Tlie^ ba_p-
tisms had been about 100 in number. We own very poor buildings in Tokio,
but not the ground on which they stand. Buildings for worship and scIkioI
are very greatly needed, and $5000 would afford us suitable uci-.iniiiuHlalions
in (he present centers of our work. It would be a very great lik'ssing to our
cause if God should direct some one of means to furnish this sum tor imme-
diate use. Great numbers would be attracted to our work if our material
ai)pearance could only be in keeping with the grand things we |)roclaini and
with tlie surroundings of other denominations. If our people in this city
woishiped in a hundred-dollar house, they would hardly reach the best
elements of the people.
Wakaya, a town of 8000 souls, 14 miles west of Ishinomaki, is a centre of
work to nine out-stations. Several desire organization there, and very soon
this will doubtless become our fourth church. The work done by oui-
brethren and sisters is not easily expressed, although they present to us
elaborate reports, which are open to examination. Rev. D. F. Jones, to
July 1st, had preached 300 sermons, and had also taught, until the coming
of JBrother Rhodes, from one to three hours daily. The native preachers
MINUTES. 177
for tlie .same time preached 1569 sermons, received from parties interested
in religion, 2264 calls, and made 3261 family calls in the line of their work.
The work of the women, by calls, meetings,^ classes for industrial instruction
and sabbath-schools, is attended with much difficulty but many blessings,
and they think they have directly brought 12 ladies to the confession of
Jesus. They hold from three to six meetings weekly.
Some 20 different students have been taught. Brother Jones, reporting to
November 29, 18S9, a total (»f 849 classes by himself and his native helpers.
At that time the work passed to Biother Rhodes. The present students in
theology are five in number, but this number, it is expected, will largely
increase. Brother Rhodes began work on August 31, 1889, and reports for
the vear ending August 31, 1890, 86 sermons. 5 baptisms, 28 places visited
in the interest of the work and 409 hours given to his Japanese classes.
There seems at present to be a force of 11 workers in Japan, 7 of Avhom are
natives. To meet current expenses in Japan for the year to come, will
require not less than $2500, and $5000 will really be needed on the work to
give it proper character and secure the desired results. This sum ought to be
raised without difficulty. And with co-operation, even on the simi)lest scale,
the sum could be easily raised, for $5000 means but an average of 5 cents
per member annually for 100,000 members.
EXPENDITURES BY YEARS.
1887, we used on the work $1462 73
1888 1608 86
1889 2923 86
1890, to October 1st 2706 36
Total paid on work $8701 81
CASH STATEMENT.
In hand October 1 , 1886 $1281 69
Since received 7019 38
Total cash $8301 07
CASH PAID.
Z. A. Poste, on settlement $ 230 53
D. F. Jones 6806 76
H. J. Rhodes 1626 06
Expense 38 46
Total paid $8701 81
Cash outof hand $400 74
The condition of our treasury is not a happy one, and a statement of it
ought to awaken us into an anxious enthusiasm. Funds in Japan will carry
the work to about December 1st. The coming general collection, if it
averages with former collections, will pay our debt and leave us with about
$600 in hand. But this is too narrow a margin for such heroic work as we
are now doing in Japan. By some means we must raise more money for our
foreign work. We must, with all the advantages of our boasted liberty, as
a peoi)le, begin to show a more generous hand for our own work. The
worth of our work to ourselves is the standard by which the people will
measure the worth of our work to the world.
We ought to esteem our free Christian principles as highly as tlie Presby-
terian does his creed, or the Methodist his discipline. Do we? The meas-
ure of our generosity toward our cause will somewhat clearly answer this
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question. How much per capita do Episcopalians give to their foreign
work? Thirty-Jive cents a year. How much do Methodists per capita annu-
ally give to their foreign mission work? Forti/ cents. How much do Bap-
tists give annually per capita to their foreign work? -Fifty cents. How
much do Presbyterians annually per capita give to their foreign missions?
One dollar and twenty-eight cents. How much do the Congregationalists
annually per capita give to their foreign missions? One dollar and forty-
four cents. How much annually per capita do the Christians give to their
foreign missions? Let us vail our faces for shame, brethren and sisters !
Let us lift our eyes to Heaven and penitently and tearfully proclaim of our-
selves, Unworthy and unprofitable servants ! We give, if we are 100,000
strong, two cents a year per capita to our foreign toork! We tell the sad
truth to the world only that we may impress it on the hearts of our own
peoi)le.
Let us arise in the majesty of our strength and in the generosity of a real
Christian nature, and lift our cause in Japan into a grand and glorious suc-
cess. Thanking God for the grand things he has already done by us and for
us, let us go forward trusting in him who has promised to lead his Church
into world-wide victories. Respectfully submitted,
J. P. Watson,
Dayton, Ohio, October 1, 1890. Secretary.
It was voted to accept the report.
The following paper, "The Victories Won on the Foreign Mission Field,"
was read by Prof. A. H. Morrill, iV.M.
THE VICTORIES WON ON THE FOREIGN MISSION FIELD.
Victories won in foreign mission work mean victories for Christ, for the
Church, for truth, for right, for humanity ; and discomfiture, defeat for the
enemies of Christ, defeat for the false, the wrong.
The history' of missions is a narrative of victory, remarkable victory.
Amid all the trials of missionary undertaking and enterprises there is a
bright line of victory.
if there is any work of the Church concerning which we may say :
" Hitherto hath the Lord helped us," it is in its foreign mission Avork.
The story of victory is common to all fields and to all workers. Not
every point that is evangelized, not every community where the missionary,
the Bible reader, or lay worker has sought to lead men to Christ, may pro-
duce a church or a Christian day school, but nearly every one, however brief
its history, will have one paragraph of triumph.
To mention all the notable victories won in the foreign work would
require intimate and minute knowledge of the entire field. It will be im-
possible, then, in the limits of this paper to do more than to cull here and
there some of the accounts of missionary success, and to accept these as
samples of the whole.
Nor will I say anything of the success of our own work in Japan, as you
will learn of this from the report of the missionary secretary in addition to
the reports made in the Herald of Gospel Liberty.
I would like to suggest, in a general way, that some important home vic-
tories have been won on the foreign field.
Among these I include (1) the increased willingness to give of our sub-
stance for the work ; (2) the development of a larger faith in the work, and
in the gospel itself, and (3) the heroic zeal that inspires personal consecra-
tion to the work.
Such enterprises as are seen in Bishop Taylor's work, and in the latest ven-
ture in this direction by Dr. Pentecost must be regarded home victories,
won on the foreign field.
The increased spiritual life that cometh almost without exception to the
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persons, churches, or denominations that are in hearty service for the salva-
tion of the heathen are worth to theni far more than the cost of the foreign
work. It has been claimed by one familiar with the history of missions, as
also with the religious condition of New England nearly 75 j^cars ago, that
the awakened and increased interest in foreign missions exerted a mighty
influence in arresting the decay of the churches in that part of our country.
This work gave a strong uplift to Christian activity, deepened Christian
experience, thus saving from a total defection from the faith.
The preservation, then, of spiritual life, and the growth of home activity
in Christian enterprises ought to be reckoned as victories vital to our Chris-
tian communication, but having their source on the foreign field. Commerce
and business interests have shared the result of victories won on the foreign
field, and these are not to be entirely ignored, especially when we seek to
awaken interest in this work among those who are busied with varied
business concerns.
Some of the missionary fields were once inhabited by ferocious and canni-
bal people. I may instance only the Ladrone Islands, where Magellan fell;
the Sandwich Islands, where Captain Cook was murdered ; the Samoas and
New Zealand. Here, as a result of missionary work, ship captains may
touch at their ports and obtain the supplies they need, or engage in trade.
If vessels are wrecked the Christian natives assist in saving the cargoes
instead of stealing them as they did when they were heathens.
The work of the missionaries opens new ports for our fleets, new markets
for our products, increasing our foreign trade. Moreover, the acce])tance of
the gospel by the heathen causes them to adopt many of the customs of the
civilized and Christian countries, which also adds to the demand for our
manufactures.
A missionary says; "When we went to Zulu land we found only the
rudest implements of farming. A clumsy hoe was used for breaking up the
ground, for hoeing the crops, etc. All the burdens of agriculture came on
the women, who were bought and sold as chattels. But the missionaries
took plows there, and used wagons, trained oxen to the yoke, etc., thus
creating immediately a demand for the products of civilized manufacture,
such as agricultural implements, products of the loom, furniture, cooking
utensils, wagons, carts, harness, books, etc. In the negotiating of treaties,
victories have been gained for right and justice, for which the missionaries
were directly responsible. When the first treaty was negotiated with China
the United States Commissioner, Mr. Cashing, asked the Prudential Com-
mittee of the American Board for permission to employ their missionaries
to aid him in the work, and such permission was granted, and it is said by
a former government officer that without such aid probably no satisfactory
treaty could have been made.
A writer has said: " Wherever commerce and government have taken the
initiative in the way of gaining access to the barbarous nations the efi'ort
has usually failed. Policy, stategy, or violence has too often been the
resource or instrument employed. But when the ground has been antici-
pated by Protestant missionaries, and the confidence of the people gained
by some kind Christian treatment, the movements of government in the
interests of commerce and civil intercourse have usually been successful."
Better forms of government have been established through the eff"orts of
missionaries, as witness the Sandwich Islands. Their civilization and gov-
ernment is largely American. The missionary helped in the solution of
difficult problems. It has been well remarked that geography and philol-
ogy are largely missionary sciences. We should know much less of the
origin of Greek philosophy, of Plato and Aristotle, of Gnosticism, Parsee-
ism and the like were it not for the missionary work in the East.
The knowledge of the missionaries, obtained on the field, is of the most
reliable kind, and has been laid under contribution to the enrichment of a
world's treasury of information.
I need refer only to one illustration to enforce the last remark, and
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that is the work of" the lieroie, self-denying Livingstone, whose work
opened the way to our larger knowledge of the Dark Continent, preparing
the way for Stanley and other explorers, as well as opening a vast field for
missionary operations.
Again, the evidences of Christianity have been strengthened against the
assaults of modern skepticism by the wonderful results of modern missions.
The changes wrought in transforming the grossest forms of barbarism and
wretchedness into orderly and civilized communities are little short of mira-
cles.
While the work of our Divine Lord in healing the sick, opening blind eyes, •
causing the lame to walk, the deaf to hear, the dumb to speak, the dead to
come back to life, helped those who saw His works and heard His words to
believe in the divinity of his mission and the truthfulness of His clamis, so
the great object-lessons of conversion and reformatio^, following as a result
of the religious teachings of the heralds of the cross give proof of God's
presence with His servants, and that the teaching it is owned of Him.
Skepticism loses the force of its argument before the solid facts of Chris-
tian experience, continuously wrought in the foreign work, where the gospel
has elevated men, rescued the family relation from ruin, improved govern-
ments, fostered industry and thrift, and caused intelligence and virtue to
take the place of ignorance and crime.
Charles Darwin, the naturalist, found the inhabitants of Terra del Fuego
the most depraved and brutal people living on the earth ; in many respects
worse than brutes. After a marvellous work of grace had been accomplished
there Mr. Darwin visited the island again a short time before his death
and became satisfied of the power of the gospel to redeem even the most
savage tribes.
Thrilling incidents marking victories are to be found everywhere. They
are primarily victories of faith. Every removal of a barrier to mission work
is a victory gained, and they are found wherever the gospel has been carried.
The conduct of the native Christians in India, during the Sepoy rebellion
in 1857 manifesting their loyalty to the government, changed the attitude of
the government from that of hostility to missions as manifest in its bestowal
fivc'V^^'irs before of $4,000,000 from the public treasury for the support of
idol worship, first to neutrality and then lo connncndatidn, thus opening the
heart of Asia to Protestant missions. Surely tlie removal of barriers that
had prevented mission work among 300,000,000 of people, thus making
them accessible to the gospel, causing them to wait for " the Light of the
World ' ' to displace the fading light of Asia and to reveal Heaven instead of
(Niwassa) is a great victory achieved.
" No other such opportunity has ever been offered."
This work, done in the way and at the time it was, has brought the very
intellect of Asia into readiness to accept the gospel. The English tongue is
so widely diffused that Pres. Seelye and Joseph Cook were able to speak to
large audiences of native Brahmins without an interpreter. Greater vic-
tories are sure to be won there, when the obliteration of caste shall be ac-
complished through the loving influence of the gospel, and the more reason-
able religion of Jesus Christ shall take the place of Hinduism, and India
shall be as truly a Christian people as England.
God hasten the day. Max Muller said that he knew of no people as ri]ic
for Christianity to-day as the East Indians. There is good promise that in
20 years there will be 2,000,000 native Christians in India. An eminent
gentleman said of the work of Christianity that it was eftecting changes,
moral, social, and political, which for extent and rapidity of effect are far
more extraordinary than anything witnessed by the present generation or its
predecessors in modern Europe.
The increasing political influence of native Christians is a victory for
missions.
It is an interesting fact for us that in the recent election in Japan, among
the 300 persons chosen to the lower House of the new Parliament are eleven
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Christian men, while others are friendly to Christianity. A Japanese gen-
tleman writing to a Boston editor, says of these eleven men : " They are all
leading men in political circles. Every possible use of the fiict that they
are Christians was made by their opponents so as to prejudice electors against
them, but their pathways to election are marked with clean records."
Well does the editor remark " with such leaven in politics there is great
promise for the future of Japan." It certainly seems that the old edict
which made such threats against not only the Christian but his Grod has fully
passed away. The change may be well expressed in the words of a Japanese
convert, a student of Johns Hopkins University, who said that nothing was
left in Japan as it was thirty years ago save " the natural scenery," and that
"the Light of Asia is fading and waning ; but while it is at its sunset, the
Light of the World is rising in that island empire."
Every transformation of a soul from heathenism is a victory.
It is possible that soine of the work done in foreign fields is not as lasting
as could be wished, yet I believe the jiroportion of steadfast, faithful con-
verts to the number making profession is nearly as large as in our own land.
This is all the more to their praise as they had difficulties to meet, trials to
endure of which we know nothing.
When we learn of the self-denial practiced by these native Christians,
because of their Christian faith we need not doubt the genuineness of the
work.
In a village in China, a teacher in the school gave all he received to sup-
port a catechist, and then sold his field that he might have his own means of
living. Others in the same place pawned their own clothing even, that they
might redeem their pledges of assistance in such work.
Such instances, the like of which can be found in every part of the great
mission field, certainly prove the sincerity of their faith, which, it would
seem, is sufficiently genuine to be of that kind which the Apostle John
declared to be the " victory that overcometh the world." A former Pough-
keepsie, N. Y., pastor, who made a tour of many mission stations, says of a
Bombay church this: "Altogether I may say that I have never found a
ciiurch at home, more full of the true spirit of the coming kingdom, more
ready to learn and teach, to pray and labor to receive from God, and to give
and do for God, than this company of ninety-six Indian Christians in the
city of Bombay. ... If all the native churches may share the spirit and
accomplish the work of this little Bombay church, the kingdom of God will
soon come. " — And. Review, September, 1887.
Such testimony as this is worth much. The victory over selfishness and
the love of gain, two things that greatly hinder the work of the churches in
our own land, has been quite fully achieved in mission fields. I quote inci-
dents illustrative of this : The converts on one of the New Hebrides Islands
volunteered to give the price of a season's crop of cocoaiuits for the purpose
of roofing two churches with coiTugated iron. As this involved the giving
of their chief source from which they obtain their foreign goods, it com-
pelled them to dispense with the comforts, not to say the necessaries of life.
"While engaged in this work of self-denial, one of the churches was
destroyed by a hurricane, and so the peo]ile pro])osed in addition to what
they had done to devote the proceeds of the annual arrowroot contribution
toward this object. Giving like this, were it general!}' jiracticed, would
make the Lord's treasury overflow." — And. Review, July, 1890.
The native converts of one of the Society Islands, having no money to
give for benevolent purposes being intensely desirous of doing so, were
advised by their native pastor to pray about it. They followed the advice
and very soon tradei-s came, offering to buy a sea slug, foimd in large quanti-
ties on the reefs, and regarded as a great delicacy by the Chinese.
Every able-bodied person engaged in the work of collecting these, while
others attended to the drying process, and very soon several tons of the arti-
cle were ready, and as a result, a contribution of $840 was sent to the London
Misionary Society, an aver.age of three-fourths of a dollar for every man,
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woman and child on the island. What a lesson for American Christians !
What a lesson for us of this Convention, and the people we represent.
Old suspicions and prejudices have been largely conquered in many parts
of the mission field.
A missionary of the English United Presbyterian Church says of a part of
North China; "Fifty years ago, not a missionary from any Protestant
church in the world was found in this region. . . . Now there are scores of
devoted men and women from the Evangelical churches of England and
America, not only visiting, but living from year to year among the people.
The old suspicion and prejudice have to a large extent passed away. The
story of the cross has penetrated into almost every city and hamlet through-
out the two provinces. Many thousands have entered the portals of the
Christian church, and many more are believers in secret.
Even those who are engaged in their idolatrous worship are ready to hear
the truth, nay are anxious to hear it.
A missionary of the London Missionary Society relates an incident that
occurred as he was passing through a village in China.
Entering a temple he engaged in conversation with an aged worshipper,
told him of God and of Jesus Christ, and when he left the white-haired
patriarch cried out: "Oh, do stay and teach us. We did not know this
was wrong; our fathers worshipped thus ; we cannot find the door."
What a transformation the gospel has wrought in the islands of the sea !
Fifty-five years ago, not a Christian on the Fiji Islands ; now about 1000
chapels, 1500 day-schools, and more than one-third of the population
church attendants.
Fifty-five years ago the great stone standing in front of the chief temple
in the city of Bau, was frequently stained with the blood of those destined
for their cannibal orgies, now transformed into a baptismal font ! What a
testimony is this from the Encyclopaedia Britannica: "No portion of Chris-
tendom is better supplied with religious instruction than the Christianized
islands of Polynesia, and nowhere is there more regard paid by the people
generally to Sabbath observance, to public worship, and to other outward
duties of religion. Family worship is almost invariably observed. Go back
with me in your imagination nearly eighty years, and witness a young man
with his bride, setting sail for the far East, involving a sea- voyage of thou-
sands of miles, before the time of swift steamships, to be followed by
unknown hardships. Reaching Calcutta the almost all-powerful East India
Company would not permit the missionaries to remain, fearing that they
might interfere with their despicable corruption.
They go to the still more inhospitable country of Burmah. Subjected to
perils and hardships they persistently labor six years before a single convert
is won to the faith. What a victory was gained, and thankfully appreciated,
when Judson baptized his first convert, June 27, 1819.
But his heroic wife, of delicate health, j^et of strong intellectual powers,
and as fully imbued with missionary zeal, won her victories also.
Compelled to remain at home alone, while her husband went to distant
places to preach, and when his life was in danger while he was in prison, she
showed such wonderful courage, such unconquerable devotion and will, that
it has been truthfully said of her, " She was a real heroine." The annals of
the East present us with no parallel."
It was her eloquent and forcible appeals to the government that paved the ,
way for peace, when the Burmese were at war with England. When this
war was ended, all the English prisoners would have been slain but for her
patient, self-denying labors in their behalf By the quiet dignity of her
Christian life, she conquered the Burmese, and as evidence of her victory,
she walked from palace to prison, fearless and repected when the jiopulace
was excited and full of hatred of the English. Look at the work of Board-
man and Judson among the Karens, the wild, enslaved, despised men of
Burmah. After ten years of toil, there is but one church of eighteen
members.
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But come down fifty years later, and that handful of corn has produced
fruit that shakes like Lebanon, for that church has become over 400, while
the donations made to the Baptist Missionary Union give them the third
rank, only Massachusetts and New York giving more, the latter being less
than $S()(lO in advance of them.
What astonishing progress is this ! In this connection I wish to introduce
a quotation from the Grovernment Blue Book of India, published in 1886,
which says, speaking of the missionaries; "No statistics can give a fair
view of all that they have done. The moral tone of their preaching is
recognized by hundreds who do not follow them as converts. The lessons
which they inculcate have given to the people new ideas not only on purely
religious questions, but on the nature of evil, the obligation of law, and the
motives liy which human conduct should be regulated. Insensibly, a higher
standard ofninral conduct is becoming familiar to the people."
Behold Iu)))ert Morrison, the father of Protestant Missions in China,
seventy-five years ago, toiling hard to produce a Chinese version of the Scrip-
tures. See him, as in a secluded spot, at a spring, he baptized his first
Chinese convert.
Now behold all the mission workers in that vast empire, and the goodly
measure of success that has attended their labors with the Christian religion,
and the teachers of it protected by treaty. Witness also the evangelistic
movement under the lead of Hudson Taylor, with his 300 helpers, who pro-
pose to reach every soul of the middle kingdom within the next five years.
Certainly this ancient kingdom is no longer walled against gospel influences
and agencies, and there is evjery reason for the greatest hopefulness as to the
future of the woik, from the victories already gained. What a victory was
that won at the Berhn Conference in 1884, which met to determine the con-
stitution of the Congo Free State, representing fifteen nations, under the
presidency of Prince Bismai'ck.
Article VI. of that instrument, after speaking of the suppression of slavery
and the slave trade, of protecting without distinction of creed or nationality,
all institutions and enterprises, religious, scientific or charitable, says :
"Christian missionaries, men of science, etc., to be equally the object of
our special protection. Liberty of conscience and religious toleration are
expressly guaranteed to the natives, as well as to the inhabitants and for-
eigners.
"The free and public exercise of every creed, the right to erect religious
buildings and to organize missions belonging to every creed, shall be subject
to no restriction or impediment whatever! "
What a spectacle! Protestant, Greek, Catholic and Moslem uniting to
protect mission enterprise ! Nor do I believe that it would ever have been
done but as a result of foreign mission work, and hence I put it as one of the
victories won on the foreign field.
Another victory won on the foreign field is the uplifting of woman. Before
the missionary found her, she was the servant, the slave, the chattel of man,
given the work of the beast of burden, trampled upon.
The gospel lifts her at once, and places her upon an equality with man,
believing her to have a soul as well as he, and capable of intellectual and
spiritual development. The barriers that have prevented access to her in
foreign lands are breaking, and much greater progress may be expected in
her elevation.
It is said that the needle of a missionary's wife was the means God blessed
to give access to the Oriental Zenanas.
A piece of embroidery found its way there, awakened interest among the
inmates, and with the cordial consent of the husband, the missionary's wife
was welcomed to the home, and while she taught them embroidery, she also
told them of Christ. Such was the manner in which the gates of steel were
opened, allowing Christian women access, almost without restraint, to the
homes of Turkey, India and China. Had such access been hinted twenty-five
j'earsago, a missionary says : " I would have replied, 'All things are pos-
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sible to God,' but I don't expect such a glorious event in my day. But what
has God wrought? More than we asked or thought, expected or praj^ed for.
His name he praised ! To more than 1200 seraghos the agent of the Female
Normal School and Instruction Society has access." While we rejoice in all
this, is it not also a victorj'- worthy of thankfulness that our women, in com-
mon with hundreds of thousands of others, are entering u]jon this mission-
ary work ?
In the Ottoman empire the existing Christian community is an unanswer-
able proof of what the gospel can do, even in soil as hopeless as that of the
Sultan's dominions. From the Tigris to the Bosphorus, in the midst of the
fierce opposition and persecuting hostility of the Turkish government, Pro-
testant churches have outlived all hindrance to life and growth, and have
waxed strong, and it is hoped will soon be able to dismiss missionary oversight
and become self-propagating.
Some eleven years ago. President Seelye, of Amherst College, an institution
that has reason to be specially interested in missions because of the large
number of its alumni that have become missionaries, moved the following
deliverance, which represents something of the victory achieved in Japan,
at the meeting of the American Board : ' ' Never before has the gospel wrought
such great and speedy changes as during the jiast seven .years in Japan. It
is not only the most remarkable chapter in the history of modern missions,
but there is nothing in the history of the world to compare with it. We
talk about the early triumphs of Cliristianity, but the early records of the
church, bright as they may be, pale in the light of what is taking place
before our eyes at the present time. Even Madagascar offers nothing to
compare with Japan." Seven hundred Buddliist temples have been aban-
doned in Japan within the last twenty years.
One victory that ought to be especially interesting to us, is the advanced
and advancing union sentiment among the mission workers. This work has
a strong tendency in the direction of unity. When in some great heathen
city there is a small company of Christians, and a thousand times their
number of unbelievers, the advent of other missionaries or lay workers,
representing some other denomination, is usually welcomed because bringing
more helpers for the one work.
In such cases, teachers and preachers have their hands and hearts full of
other work than the building up of division walls and the fostering of sectarian
jealousies. The fields are white and ready to harvest ; multitudes are in total
ignorance of the great salvation, and are daily drawing nearer to death with-
out Christ, and hence the great desire of the true missionary is to save them
ere they pass beyond his reach.
They have no energies or strength to waste in denominational strife. The
enemy is so powerful that the instinct of self-preservation would prompt to
co-operation rather than to division of forces.
While occasionally there may appear to be something of division lines in
the foreign field, it may usually be traced to the home field and home encour-
agement.
Thank God, it is so largely true, as a writer has said, that sectarianism
'"does not ordinarily outlive the first sea-voyage." I would that all the
sectarianism of our land could be packed off for a sea-voj'age before the Ides
of October.
Let us be thankful that it is generally in a decrepit condition in our own
land. In the range of my own personal experience, I am glad to bear testi-
mony that something of the victory of distant fields is enjoyed at home.
May we not accept this triumph on the foreign field as prophetic of the
victory that soon will be won here?
Beloved, great victories have alread}^ been won, but greater ones are before
us in response to greater sacrifices in furnishing means and laborers for the
work.
May what we have done and are doing be multiplied many fold, that we
may help to win the world speedily to Christ.
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The paper of Prof. Morrill was ordered to be printed. Convention joined
in singing "From Greenland's Icy Mountains."
The following paper was read by Rev. H. Y. Rush, on " Our Duty to the
Foreign Mission Work : "
OUR DUTY TO THE FOREIGN MISSION WORK.
Nothing among the Christians is so prophetic of future growth as the
development of the missionary spirit. Phis spirit measures the normal
unfolding of church life. As it grows the church grows. As help is sent
abroad, new strength and enlarged abilities arise at home. As in the realm
of nature, so in that of grace, reflex influence is an inexorable law. Thus it
is that giving does not impoverish, but brings enlargement.
Among us, as among all other denominations, there was once an indiffer-
ence to, and a prejudice against, foreign missions. A better understanding
of the Bible, and of the true spirit and purpose of Christianity, lias, in the
main , removed these hindrances. The people have come to see that all
religion emanating from God, and adapted to universal humanity, must be
missionary in its nature. So Christianity has in it a heart, a charity, a mag-
nanimity, a versatile energy known to no other system. It accepts and
makes tributary to its triumphs all goodness, all true reforms, all develop-
ment of science, of soul, of intellect of the man. This is the religion that
makes a key of commerce, of common schools, of diplomacy, of tJhe print-
ing press, of electric cables, of the arts of civic life, of peace, of war, of
conquest and treaty to unlock the portals of benighted nations, and to make
accessible the places where otherwise the pioneers of Christianization were
in peril. By inspiration, by the highest earthly wisdom this law of God is
pi-onounced perfect. Hence, to withhold it from those who have it not
would be selfish, cold hearted, criminal. Christ himself has declared that
this religion is for the evangelization of the world. The world's history has
given proof that no other religion possesses, as does this, the potency of
Christian civilization in every part of the earth.
The divinely-announced purpose of the gospel points to, and is proof of,
our duty to foreign missions.
The religion of Christ was brought to earth to disciple all nations. Its
ministers and its churches are to act under its Author's great commission,
which is- none the less a grea.t commnud. The church cannot be obedient
and suffer the nations to go without the gospel. The church has a divine
commission, to conquer the world for Christ, just as the Israelites had a
commission from God to possess the land of Canaan. We are commanded
to wage that aggressive warfare against home and heathen wickedness, which
shall culminate in the captivity of the earth for Christ.
Our duty to the foreign work is further emphasized by the inadequacy of
the forces now employed to the vastncss of the field.
In our own country we have 35,000 clergymen, or one to about every 1700
of our population. But in Africa there is but one missionary to every 300,-
000 of population. In Japan, which is receiving special missionary atten-
tion, from both Europe and America, there is yet but one missionary to
every 75,000 of population. Adjoining our country, on the southwest, is
our sister republic, Mexico. Of her ten millions of population, only one
million are able to read, and the great majority of her population yet live
in moral, as well as intellectual darkness. This vast sin-ridden and priest-
ridden population must look to Protestant missions for relief There is
proof of this in the fact that their condition is thus morally and mentally
deplorable, notwithstanding Romanism has had 300 years to Christianize
and enlighten them.
The duty of the pulpit to the foreign work.
The pastor should in all things be an instructor and guide to his people.
If he is ignorant of the character and demands of the foreign missions, his
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peoi)le will be ignorant. If he is indifferent thqi will betray the same uncon-
cern. It is therefore the pastor's duty to study the nature, condition, and
demands of the foreign mission work. It is his duty to present these with
reasonable frequency to his congregation. He may do this partly through
missionary discourses and partly through sermons whose very spirit inspires
a longing for the salvation of all men. It is clearly within the province and
power of a pastor to create, diffuse, and strengthen the spirit of missions.
Wlienever a collection is to be taken for foreign missions, the people should
first hear a sermon upon that subject. If the pastors do not instruct the
])ooi)le in the purpose of their giving, his busy, hard-working hearers are
likely to say : " I wish he had told us a little about the missions, where they
are, what they are doing, and how our mo'iey is to be used." A certain
pastor preached on the double-mindedness of Felix, and then said : " The
collection for foreign missions will now be taken." How much, how intelli-
gently, how heartily anybody gave, can be easily inferred.
Our press, also, owes a duty to foreign missions.
On this topic its editorial voice should be clear and strong and convincing.
Its correspondence should come from various points of the field to aid the
editor in inspiring interest throughout the brotherhood. Its columns might
every week give a synopsis of news from the whole foreign field. In this
way our weekly journals may become — as they already largely are — instru-
ments for enlisting all our families in the foreign work. What the people
often read about they become interested in, and often regret that they had
not sooner seen the greatness of some work that they might have assisted in
its accomplishment.
Our sabbath-school literature should also give prominence to the foreign
mission work. Occasionally, at least, and especially in the issues preceding
the missionary collections, the children's paper might make prominent mis-
sionary intelligence, experience, incidents, results, etc., in connection with
appropriate engravings. In this way children and youth will be enlightened,
and enlisted in liberality and labor for sending the gospel abroad. Educate
the children to mission work. Give them opportunities to honor the Lord
with their gifts as well as with their lips.
Missionary trad literature has been largely neglected among us. Gifts
and legacies should be bestowed in behalf of this inexpensive but effective
method of reaching the good sense and the conscience of the people. We
should secure the means for the publication of such tracts, and then give
them a wide-spread circulation in the families of our congregations. We
liave among us able tract-writers. A field should be opened for the exercise
of their ability thus to educate and interest the people in behalf of foreign
missions.
Sabbath-schools must also be made tributary to the foreign mission work.
Ofiicers of the church and of the sabbath-school should see to it that the
children are trained and taught in the practice of contributing to mission
support. A sabbath-school that does not teach the children in the matter
of missions, and train them in benevolence toward all missionary endeavor,
does injustice to childhood and falls short in an important duty. Were the
childirn carefully taught in this matter and its importance properly kept be-
fore them, nearly every conference could keep a missionary of its own in the
foreign field.
Our duty to foreign missions demands that we enlist our sisterhood more
largely in their behalf.
in every department of this interest women have proved themselves the
most effective workers. This efficiency has been displayed in public presen-
tatiotis of the topic, in organizing local societies, in soliciting funds, ^and iii
successful religious, school, and hospital work in heathen lands. Experi-
ence lias proved that in this work woman is the indispensable associate of
man, that the unmarried man is but a fractional missionary abroad, as he is
but a fractional man at home; that woman's qualities of mind and of heart,
her example in the Christianized social and domestic relations, are all-im-
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portant aids in supplanting heathenisiu with the religious, social and domestic
life of a Christian civilization. Moreover, it is a noteworthy fact, that there
are over 200 heathen women looking to everj' Christian woman in America
for salvation. Christian women, behold these eyes fixed pleadingly upon
you ! Spare no jiains to enlist all your sisters in the work of conveying gospel
light to the benighted wouianhuod of the world.
A further duty to the foreign field is, therefore, in sending thither more
laborers. To this end prayers are still needed unto the Lord of the harvest.
Remember that forty millions of heathen die every year. For every breath
we draw four pass from this world to the next without ever having heard of
Christ. Hence the call that comes for more laborers is the call of the perish-
ing. So piteous is this plea from abroad that we feel sure that a hearty
response to it would bring renewal of strength at home. A good man has
said: "If young men would rise in large numbers and go to the foreign
fields, there would be such a revival at home that men would flock into
the ministry." "But," says one, "there are heathens enough at home!"
Shame that we should make the imperfections of onrselres and our near
neighbors an excuse for indiflFerence to our fellow-creatures abroad. Take
another view of it : In the United States we have an average of one minister to
seven hundred men, women and children. Only one and three-tenth.s per cent,
of the Protestant ministers of America go to the foreign field. According to
the latest figures, out of each 100,000 communicants in America, only twenty-
one persons go to the foreign field; and out of each 100,000 communicants
in all Christendom — Europe and America, only twenty-three persons. Our
own people should have at least five times their present number of missionary
workers in the field. All our college students combined, and contributing
fifty cents per annum each, could sustain one foreign missionary and wife.
Every conference, by equal individual gifts, could do the same. A few
brethren of wealth could unite their charity of fift^' dollars a year each, and
support a foreign missionary. Fifty persons, contributing each twenty cents
a week, will pay the salary of one foreign missionary and wife. We have
among us one hundred fifties that could give twenty cents per week, and they,
without con.scious financial loss, could sustain one hundred foreign mission-
aries. I have not figured on large salaries. Missionaries do not expect
liberal pay. They are, and ought to be, self-sacrificing in spirit. Some have
worked their passage across the ocean before the mast. Some, like Bishop
Taylor, have made their missions self-sustaining. Twelve missions of the
Zenana Society of England are self-supporting. The first missionaries of
New England were not sent abroad until they showed a willingness to woi'k
their way. We cannot lay on our brethren these strict exactions. But to
be filled with the Spirit; to be moved by self-denial; to feel that if the
wicked die in their iniquity their blood will be required at our hands, is
essential to foreign missionary labor and success. One consecrated, liberal
soul can do more in giving, in self-sacrifice than a multitude of persons who
are penurious and half-hearted. For example, last year 700 members of the
royal family of England gave in all but $5000 to foreign missions, while
three otheis of tliat family are devoting their generous fortunes to the sup-
port of several missionaries in India, besides the support of schools, hos-
pitals, industrial farms, and other instrumentalities of Christianization. Many
have the ability to do, who, for the want of willingness, do nothing.
For promoting a larger interest in the foreign work, it is our duty occa-
sionally to make it the topic of the social and prayer meeting of the Minis-
terial Association, of the annual conference, and one of the miscellaneous
ini|uiries of the question-box. On these occasions the freshest figures and
the most interesting facts* should be produced for instruction, and made
practical and forcible in their application. Essays may be assigned and
read in these meetings. They may be upon topics like these: What do
the Scriptures teach concerning foreign missions? What apostles or other
( N. T. ) preachers were especially called to this work? Relate the cirfum-
stances, miraculous or otherwise, under which they were called. What
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noted foreign mission results grew out of the first persecution of Christians
after the crucifixion ? How much of the Scriptures is missionary ? Which
were the first countries Christianized after the death of Christ? How
much of the prophetic books of the Old Testament is missionary ? How
much of the Acts of the Apostles is occupied with missionary themes? Do
the Psalms contain missionary texts? and other questions that may awaken
inquiry and interest in the direction of foreign missions.
For the prosecution of foreign mission work our geographical location as
a country lays a special obligation upon us.
Reaching, as our country does, across the continent, from sea to sea, our
harbors give easy access to both the great oceans, and hence to the heathen
world. From the harbor of New York and from San Francisco, the
Golden Gate, our ships are within comparatively short sail of the great
foreign mission fields of the earth. This itself seems like a Macedonian
voice to America to carry gospel help to the whole world. Once all our
foreign missionaries sailed from the harbor of New York. Now they ni ay
go to sea three thousand miles westward. Shortening distance and avoiding
dangers, many important fields are readily reached, and the work is greatly
benefited by opportunities of more frequent communication. Moreover, in
no foreign lands are there any serious commercial or political prejudices to
hinder the success of American missions. On this very ground China is
more oi^en to evangelization by America than to any other country. We
must seize these opportunities to press our innovation of thoughts, of civi-
lization, of social and domestic life upon China and Japan, and upon the
immense population that have been so long dominated by the evils of the
idolatrous religions of the East. Our purpose of evangelization must keep
pace with the impulse of exploration and discovery. Wherever the ambi-
tious traveler has penetrated, the gospel standard may be planted. Where
commerce can go, the missionary and the Bible must follow. Commerce
and Christianity are mutual friends. Commerce may carry her wares
abroad, but Christianity must have made for them a market. Where men
once clothed themselves a year for ten cents each, now hundreds of weavers
and tailors earn a competency in providing the garments suited to Christian
civilization. Surely godliness is profitable for industrious hands, and for the
families of the hungry ; profitable for the body as well as for the soul. A
converted heathen is not only a commercial blessing ; intellectually and
socially he becomes a needful contributor to the ever-enlarging sum of
human good.
The Duty of Financial Support.
The great question is : How much mnnej/ are we Christians, we trustees
of the Lord's money, willing to give toward the world's conversion? Here
is a way in which we can all he missionaries. We may not be able to
cross the sea, but we may pay the passage of one to whom comes the Mace-
donian call. We may not be able to preach in person to heathens far away,
but we can support those called and qualified for the foreign work. It has
been estimated that there is sufficient unused and unneeded money in
America to evangelize the world. Will we rise to this duty and employ
such power as we have to bring the world to Christ? This is an obligation
resting not on ministers alone, but upon the whole church. The wealth of
the world to-day is in the hands of gospel nations. England controls the
woild's money-market, and America is perhaps equally rich in national and
individual treasure, while her unmined mineral and undeveloped commercial
wealth is great beyond possible computation.
Generosity is one mark of a true church. Let no person deem himself a
Christian who does not exhibit something of it. Without it, he cannot put
himself in a position of gospel obedience, nor in line with Barnabas, the very
father of the early church missions, for he was the first one specially named,
who, " having land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles"
feet." Would you be the successor of so self-sacrificing a spirit? called even
the "son of consolation. " The whole host of Christian givers, — the Clarks,
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the Gaj'lords, the Lawrences, the Peabodys, the Lenoxes, the Tappans, the
Stuarts, the Fisks, the Dodges, are all successors of this "son of consola-
tion."' This title of mercy, of magnanimity, bespeaks a noble character.
■'He who has consolation gives it, and he that gives consolation, has it."
How slow are we to learn the law of sacrifice — to learn that God is most
glorified, and that the life of man is most glorious, when we die unto self
that we may live unto him and for others. If to this end we would give the
tenth of our income, the $9 left would go further and do more good than if
the $1 had not been taken out for benevolence. Appropriate, then, as the
gospel requires, a fair per cent, of your means to benevolence, and you will
be the richer and happier for it. Some, in giving, say : "Well, here's the
money; I suppose that's what you want— the money!" "No, the main
thing the mission work wants is the man, the woman, the giver, the heart,
the sympathy, the prayers, and then the cause of missions is sure of its
share of the money. Charity is the unfailing fruit of the spirit. A pro-
fessor who does not bear this fruit in free-will oflFerings, is not fed upon the
vital forces of the gospel. He is not grafted into the true vine. He gives
oif no good because he has imbibed no life, no love, no tender syinpath}', no
outgoing good-will to fallen man. Now all the moral forces we accumulate
by the services of worship, by meditation, by prayerful study of the word,
by the business and inspiration of this Convention, we should expend in the
legitimate channels of benevolence — in wide-awake, practical usefulness. If
Judson sacrificed himself for Asia ; if Livingstone and Stanley i»enetrated
the center of Africa to raise that ''dark continent" from degradation; if
Florence Nightingale soothed the agonies of battle, and of the cholera-
stricken poor by her angel-like presence, shall not the Church of Christ put
a fair measure of its heart and its wealth into the work of bringing benighted
men into the health and peace and joy of regenerated life? The church
must rise above all human institutions in benevolence, and labor, and sacri-
fice to rescue the perishing. The church of the Lord must be more living
than the living world ; must be deeper than science ; more ambitious than
art, lovelier than poetry, sweeter that) music, more humane than the state,
more enterprising than commerce, and more daring than explorers. Thus
romnunditig itself, thus commanding the world's faith, thus consecrated, to
God and devoted to humanity, the conquest of the earth must at last be hers.
The paper of Mr. Rush was also ordered printed.
The following resolution, offered by Rev. C. L. Jackson, was adopted :
Resolved, That Prof Morrill be requested to condense his address within
the limits of a 16-page tract, of the envelope size, and that the same be
published by this Convention, to be gratuitously distributed among our con-
gregations, for the fostering of the missionary spirit.
The following report of the committee on condolence was read by Rev. C.
I. Pevo :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONDOLENCE.
Your committee appointed to the performance of this sad duty, of report-
ing to you a list of those who have passed the silent river we call death,
since the last meeting of the American Christian Convention, beg leave to
report the following ministers :
Rev. N. Snmmerbell, Ohio; Rev. L C. Goff, New Jersey; Rev. D. P.
Pike, Massachusetts; Rev. J. W. Osborne, Massachusetts; Rev. G. H.
Hibbard, New York ; Rev. E. Crosby, Michigan ; Rev. D. Brewer, Ohio ;
Rev. M. Candler, Ohio; Rev. Thomas Connor, Ohio; Rev. N. C. Edmond,
Ohio: Rev. S. Wilson, Ohio; Rev. Z. M. Wilkins, Indiana; Rev. James
Paul, Indiana ; Rev. Mary J. Fear. Indiana ; Rev. J. A. Killin, Missouri ;
Rev. F. E. May, Missouri; Rev. E. C Ruth, Missouri; Rev. James H.
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Shreve, Wisconsin; Rev. T. M. Sheffield, Wisconsin; Rev. J. P. Miller,
Michigan ; Rev. J. M. McDaniel, Nebraska ; Rev. F. McCoy, Indiana :
Rev. George Price, Michigan ; Rev. Ira Warner, Michigan ; Rev. E. Tjler,
New York; Rev. C. B. Palmer, New York; Rev. C. Newel, Pennsylvania;
Rev. H. L. Puckett, Wisconsin ; Rev. D. B. Goodwin, New Hampshire ;
Rev. P]. Williamson, Iowa: Rev. Thomas Henry, Iowa; Rev. D. S. Jacobs,
Iowa; Rev. Alfred Apple, Virginia; Rev. W. G. Brady, North Carolina;
Rev. A. Wolverton, Indiana; Rev. P. G. Watson, Ohio; Rev. Henry
Williams, Ohio ; Rev. Oscar Prosser, Ohio ; Rev. A. L. Hubbs, Michigan ;
Rev. D. M. Fuller, New York ; Rev. A. L. Carney, Indiana ; Rev. A. G.
Hammond, New York ; Rev. G. W. Henderson, Kansas; Rev. J. Haines,
Iowa; Rev. T. B. Tutt, Indiana; Rev. Thomas Hayner, Indiana ; Rev.
Asa Chapin, New York ; Rev. H. Graves, Indiana; Rev. A. G. Hanimad,
New York; Rev. G. A. Carr, New York; Rev. J. B. Ansley, North Caro-
lina; Rev. Ezra Smith, Michigan.
Also the following, as prominent Christian workers :
David Clark, Connecticut ; J. E. Brush, New York ; Alice, wife of Rev.
G. K. Mill. Ohio; Orphia, wife of Rev. Darlington, Ohio; Mary, wife of
Rev. C. C. Phillips, Indiana; Deacon B. Remner, Indiana; Elsie, wife of
Rev. J. A. Young, ]Michigan ; J. P. Murray, Indiana.
We find three names associated among our honored dead, as constituting
the committee of condolence, four j'ears ago, at New Bedford, Mass., viz:
N. Summerbell, D. P. Pike and I. C. Goff. These brethren, men among
the most devoted watchmen in our Zion, and their names are household words
in the families of the Christian Church. The readers of our literature recog-
nize them with the names of Osborne, Hibbard, Wilkins, J. E. Brush and
David Clark, with others we could name as stalwart Christians and uncom-
promising woi'kers in our Beloved Zion.
How impressive is the lesson of this hour ! Four years ago many of those
added to our death-roll responded to their names and were active workers of
the Convention. To-day they are inhabitants of the Father's Home of
Many Mansions. We are now the workers,, but a to-morrow will come
sometime, when we shall hear the roll-call in the spiritual realms, and
must answer to o>o' names. They are "within the veil." They have
reached the mountain slope of immortality, while we are as travellers jour-
neying in the night. But by-and-by a hand that men in their ignorance
shrink from, but which is as kindly as the hand of a nurse to tired children,
will lay its gentle clasp in ours and lead us out of all shadows, up the wyaA
of endless life into the presence of Him whose " presence is fulness of joy,
and at whose right hand are pleasures forevermore. "
Your committee would close its report in the language of the lamented
Dr. N. Summerbell, in his last memorial address to the American Christian
Convention. "As we contemplate this roll, we see by the eye of faith the
continuous line of ministers passing from labor to reward. They went forth
weeping, bearing precious seed, and return rejoicing, bringing their sheaves
with ihem. Mournfully sorrowful is the parting with those they love heie,
but joyful is the meeting with those they love in heaven ; yet how many
homes are made desolute by their death, how many congregations made sad,
how many pulpits vacant. Zion mourns her heroes falUen, heaven rejoices
the veterans coming. Their names are eni-olled among those who stood
forth in the reform of the nineteenth century, which restored the Christum
iKime to the church, the communion to the Saints, the Bible to its place of
liiglicst authority, and Christ to His throne of Supreme leader ; which
n-storcd the knowledge of God as ' Our Father ' and all Saints as His church,
because they are His children. May their memory be blessed forever. — N.
Summerbell." C. I. Deyo,
J. W. Williams,
J. D. Thomas,
fJoHN Wright,
Committee.
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Remarks by Rev. D. W. Moore. Gloved that all that know of errors, give
them to the committee in 'writin.ir. Carrierl. The report was adopted.
Prayer was oifered by Rev. 0. J. Wait, A.M. The doxology was sung.
The Convention adjourned with the benediction by Rev. Mrs. E. G. Gustin.
J. J. SUMMERBEIX, D. A. LONG,
Secretarv. President.
7.40 P.M., October 9th.
The Convention was called to order by the President. Reading of Scrip-
tures by Mrs. Emily K. Bishop. Prayer by Rev. Mrs. Flora Thompson.
Singing by a selected quartette, "Tell Me More of Jesus."
Rev. Mrs. Ellen G. Gustin, the Corresponding Secretary of the Women's
Board cf Foreign Missions, read her report as follows :
REPORT OF THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY OF THE
WOMEN'S BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Pierson says, "Results that effect a human soul, its character, history,
destiny, are not to be gauged by quantity; not to be counted by numbers, but
weighed in the scale of God. ' '
As Con-esponding Secretary of the W. B. of F. M. I give you the result
of our work for four years, and to inspire in you the resolution of the lepers
of old: "Then they said one to another, we do not well ; this day is a day
of good tidings, and we hold our peace ; if we tarry till the morning light
some mischief will come upon us. " One thousand million of men, women
and children are starving for the bread of life; God's bountiful provisions
are heaped up all about us. The gospel table is filled with richest viands.
Three years and nine months have passed since a few of us met at Irving-
ton, N. J., for a ftarewell meeting to be given to Rev. D. F. and Mrs. Amelia
Jones about to sail for Japan to establish a station for the preaching of the
gospel sent and supported by the Christian denomination. Some of us
had long felt deeply upon this subject, saw the great need and Jonc/cd to enter
the zealous ranks of workers who believe the world is the field and have
heard the Master's "Go ye," but feared our people were not prepared to
participate, and kept silence, but when our eyes opened wide to see what
great things were accomplished in the Home Mission by Brother Watson's
effort among the children, the suggestion to undertake some foreign work
encouraged our fiiith and met a cordial response. So at once. West and East,
a few women in a few churches, met together and organized themselves, by
sixes and tens into Foreign Missionary Societies. A small number of these
women knew anything of the subject ; probably many of theni had never
read a dozen articles upon it, but they came together and talked about what
Jesus had left them to do. and those of them who had read, and who had
mingled with women of other denominations engaged in the work, imparted
their knowledge and finally, the rest were interested to read, until in a short
time it was really surprising to see the amount of inteUigence that existed
among these little societies upon the subject for which they were organized.
It is now four years since at the Quadrenial convention held in New Bedford
the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions was organized. Since that time
the cause among us has prospered greatly. Conferences have adopted the
work of appointing Secretaries to look after it. In several conferences a
Woman's Board has been formed : New York Eastern, York and Cumber-
land, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Merrimac, Ohio Southern, and three
others.
When our missionaries sailed for their field of labor they went forth with
the prayers of an anxious people — we had little money to give them for a
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long dreary voj'age, upon an untried mission, and little promise of supjiort
for the future, because but few were interested at home. They went forth
alone — no home, no friend awaited them — thej' were to find a place to stay,
eat, sleep, and sit down among strangers, between whom and themselves
was nothing in common, not even their language ; and knowing that such an
enterprise required large capabilities we feared lest our friends were not
equal to the undertaking. They arrived in Japan in March and found their
situation as they expected — that of "Strangers in a strange land;" but
they loerc equal to it because iYvaxr faith in God was unfaltering; they had all
the time from the first followed Christ. They have been in Japan three
years and six months ; they set up housekeeping in three rooms, one bed-
stead was about the only article of furniture; they had straw mattings on the
floors, a dry -goods box served for their little girl's bed, another for table,
another for book-case or writing, toilet, chairs, etc. Theodore Parke I'ose
from reading the life of Judson to declare that if missions had jiroduced but
one such hero all costs were repaid. So we may well say to-day that an en-
terprise in line of Christ's commandments with such heroes in the field, has
God's promise of permanent growth. A little more than a year ago Brother
and Sister Rhodes, with their two beautiful children, set sail for Japan, and
though there were many sad hearts at jmrting, we were filled with joy
that God had honored them and us by setting them apart to the work. After
a comfortable voyage they met and gladdened the hearts of Brother and
Sister Jones and took their places beside them in the work. Brother
Rhodes instructs the young men preparing for the ministry, makes very
good progress in study of the language, preaches, sings, and teaches singing
in his meetings and Sunday-school, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Rhodes — by help of
an interpreter— teach the women to read the Bible, and by visiting them in
their homes and receiving them into their own homes, instruct by example of
good housekeeping, careful motherhood and wifely judgment to make practical
the word of God, and so as Brother Jones has written, they follow it up encour-
agingly. It must be nevertheless discouraging, unless, like the good martjT
Neeisimus, of this same country, after giving thirty beautiful years (at first
for many years almost a failure, in the eyes of the world) his faith looked
each day for results.
At one time he is said to have expressed in a letter to a friend in a stanza
of Japanese poetry : "Every morning I look with anxiety to see if the white
clouds have lifted which shut out the blossoms on the mountain of Gosh ee,"
and to-day Protestant Christians are three thousand strong, yet millions
are unconverted and call for thousands of workers. We have four
churches in Japan— Ishinomaki, Ichinosaki, Wayaga, and Tokio. An aggre-
gate of about one hundred members. About one hundred and forty prob-
ably have been received in all, and the same number about have been bap-
tized. Six or seven Sunday-schools, as Tokio has several, and about thirty
out-stations for preaching. The theological class is our only school with
perhaps seven scholars — count three-fourths of one hundred and forty mem-
bers as converts, some have come by letter, about one hundred and fifty I
think in Sunday-school. One church house at Ishinomaki and buildings in
Tokio for church and residence. Our members vary greatly. Say seven
native preachers, Bible women from two to four, not steadily employed.
We have raised and used in the foreign work in the four years nearly eight
thousand dollars. How can we ask better success? Where are the men
and women at home who can say the Lord has blest their service more
abundantly? lam glad to acknowledge, I think them brave; more, I
believe them called and anointed to ju-each the gospel to those lost in
idolatry, and my whole soul is inspired by their sacrifice to do more for
this cause of the Master.
The members of the W. B. are noble, intelligent women, and put their
finest energies into the work for the cause which they represent and our
whole Sion through them. I expect strength and refinement in Christian
character in years to come. We have rare women among us, women of broad
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thought, and all they need is to accustom themselves to Christian activities to
make them a totoer of strength among the world's noblest workers. In one
letter from Brother Jones he writes of one of his preaching trips, "This seed-
sowing is one of the great privileges we have ; it is often very consoling to
tliink that our dear people and ourselves — meaning the Christian Church —
represented by this body, have such opportunities to scatter the word of eternal
life among those sitting in darkness. Could we all realize that so far, in several
places we have been, and are, the only Protestant Church holding forth the
word of Life, I think it would spur us to do yet far more for these dear heathen
than to know that Grod said " My words shall not return unto me void, but
it shall accomplish that which I please." Brother Rhodes writes of the
poverty of the people : " The want of the lower classes is distressing; the
Government has no poor-houses or other organized charities ; it is said that
one hundred thousand of these people are living upon herbs and barks of
trees. One evening a woman came and said she had cut off her hair and
sold it to obtain food for herself and children, and while she was after a dish
I'rom which to eat it, it was stolen from them." The gospel will educate
and lift this people above want, and how wise the suggestion to which so
much thought is now given, that various mechanic arts possess possibilities
for grand gospel work among the heathen people, that the carpenter, black-
smith, bridge-builder, farmer, dressmaker, and every phase of practical work
have each a talisman to draw men and women to Christ if they will go forth
with consecrated lives. Our missionaries are giving their best years to make it
simple to them ; for the sake of Him who died for us, shall they not be kept
at work and supported above anxiety for their personal needs ? There is
treasure enough in the hands of the Lord's anointed among our people ! Be-
loved, we have under Grod's leading made a good beginning ; let us take no
backward steps, but continue to merit the favor of Uod in this work, until
the world shall cease to move. If these souls gotten for Christ shall live,
shall prove salt that saves, light that illuminates, how much good shall be
accomplished in the next generation ? If this work at home begun, goes on
in our children and children's children when ice have left it, how .strong
to help will our church be at home and abroad at the end of the next cen-
tury ; what stars will be added to the galaxy of God by our people. Then
let us work to educate our children to the interest of foreign missions so
that they njay as Whittier says : ' ' Finish what I begin, and all I fail of win. ' '
" I feel the earth move sunward, I join the great march onward, and take by
faith while living, my free-hold of thanksgiving."
The W. B., advised by the w-isdom of some of our helpful brethren, has
secured an act of incorporation, so that now we are prepared to hold property,
receive bequests, etc., like other legal organizations. We have raised,
through our local societies and by private donations,
From October 8, 1886, to August 1, 1887 $248 83
From August, 1887, to August, 1888 491 83
From August, 1888, to August, 1889 583 34
From August, 1889, to October 1, 1890 904 60
Total $2228 60
but have taken the responsibility of raising one thousand dollars tins year,
and we sltaJl do it without doubt, because we shall have the help of our
women among all the churches. The thousand dollars that I expect to raise
upon this floor, with the permission of the Convention, Mr. President, is
NOT to meet that obligation. When King Pyrrhus set off with his army for
Ital3^ Cineas — the philosopher — asked him, '"What shall we do with all
these men and means, Pyrrhus? " " Subdue Rome and Italy," said Pyrrhus.
''What then?" "Sicily will be easily conquered." "What next?"
■ ' Carthage and Lybia may be subdued. " " And then? " . " Then we secure
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Macedon and Greece." "And then?" said Cineas. "Then, we may dis-
course and pray." " Why not do that at once? " said Cineas. What we
WAXit first and most, and must have, is the Holy Spirit among us — indwidual
drawing near to Christ. There is nothing that will keep the heart in touch
with the necessities of the world lying in wickedness, but communion with
Him. The world's missionary committee of Christian women recommend
that Christian women of all denominations unite in observing the hour
between five (5) and six (6) on Sundays in prayer for the conversion of the
world. Surely, dear sisters, it will be easily remembered, in that quiet time
when chui'ch service is over, and dinner over, while, in low tones, some of
us sing :
" Silently the shades of evening,
Gather around my lonely door,
Silently they bring before me,
Faces I shall see no more."
And with aching hearts and tearful eyes we cry, "Oh for the touch of a
vanished hand, and the sound of a voice that is still! " The necessity of
the hope of immortality to us, possible to the soul only in the gospel, must
COJIPEL us to in-ay for the world's conversion to God. Why may it not be
in this generation ?
The following paper, entitled "Woman's Work in Foreign Missions," was
read by Mrs. A. E. Weston, A.M. :
WOMAN'S WORK IN FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Woman is, by nature, a missionary, and self-giving her native breath.
This unselfishness and public spirit are illustrated by the patriotism of woman,
both in ancient and modern times. The women of Carthage and of Rome
gladly gave their tresses to be made into bow-strings for the soldiers, in the
wars between those cities. The women of Tyre did the same to help defend
their city against Alexander. The women of Ephesus gave their jewelry to
restore Diana's temple.
Not less heroic were the Abigail Adams and Martha Washingtons of our
own revolutionary times. And in our more recent war, while husbands, sons
and brothers were exposing themselves at the perilous front, with what self-
sacrificing devotion did the American women care for the homes and farms,
and at the same time band themselves together with untiring industry to send
aid to soldiers in field and hospital.
All this commands our admiration. But woman's religious nature gives to
this self-sacrificing spirit a higher inspiration, and turns it into a wider
channel. Women, drawn by a feeling of gratitude for what He had done for
them, were the devoted followers of the Saviour from the time He began His
ministry. Christianity was the uplifting power by which woman began to
find her true place in the world. In every age and in every country outside
oF Christendom woman has been the slave, the tool, the victim of man.
"Woman owes even her social and domestic dignity and liberty to the
gospel."
When Jesus went throughout the cities and villages of Galilee, preaching
the glad tidings of the kingdom of God, many women followed Him and
ministered unto Him of their substance. Some of these same women, with
others who came up with Him to Jerusalem, were interested witnesses of the
crucifixion, cleaving to their Master till the last. And their faithfulness and
love brought them early to the sepulchre, made them the first witnesses of
His resurrection, and gained for them the first commission to go and tell the
disciples of the risen Jesus.
Phebe and Priscilla and other women are recognized by Paul as strong
assistants and supporters and laborers with him in the gospel. The history
of the church is replete with ejfamples of the devotedness of Christian
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women to the work of spreading the gospel; showing that, in spite of the
hmitations which custom has put upon woman, with all the warmth and
fullness of her nature she is ready and fitted for self-sacrificing and successful
missionary work.
This brings me to consider, in the second place, woman as a practical
missionary in the field.
In the early days of the missionary movement women went out, not as
missionaries, but as missionaries' wives ; and in this relation what indispen-
sable work was done by them! How diiferent would have been the success
of Adoniram Judson but for the help and support and cheer given him by
those three talented and devoted women who were successively his wives !
If one wishes to become acquainted with examples of Christian heroism let
him read the lives of the three Mrs. Judsons. Equally were other early
missionaries sustained and aided by the wives who bore with them hardships,
privations and labors of the missionary life. But it soon became evident
that woman was needed for more direct missionary work. Our early mission-
aries saw that the heathen world could never be converted to Christ if the
men alone listened to the gospel — that the heart of heathenism lay in the
ignorance and subjection of woman, and that if the light could be let in to
her darkened soul this would be the entering wedge which would lead eventu-
ally and most surely to the disintegration of the system.
But by the laws and customs of most Asiatic countries, no foreigners,
man or woman, could have access to their women, not even as a physician,
and the face of a man, except those in their own family, they might never
see.
In India a large proportion of the women, the highest caste Brahmin
women excepted, are shut up in zenanas. What is a zenana? It is the
name given in India to the portion of the house assigned to women. A
house in India is described as being in its front portions, where the men
reside, somewhat like an English or American house. If the owner has
some wealth he supplies his rooms with furniture, books, pictures, etc.,
after good European taste. But to reach the women's apartments you are led
back through a dark, narrow passage-way, or alley, to an open court, around
which are Arranged the rooms for the female portion of the faruily, lo^y,
dark, usually with one window, uuventilated, and all opening into this
court. These are the zenanas. Here the women are kept as the slaves
and drudges of their husbands, fathers, and brothers. Shut up in this
prison, and shut out thus from all contact with the outside world, they are
never allowed to learn to read nor to know anything except the rules and
observances of their religion as taught them by their priests. They are not
allowed to look even ui)on the ftice of the physician who visits them and pre-
scribes for them in their sickness. Not long ago a zenana woman noticed
the hand of her phj'sician and made some remark about it. To have seen
and noticed the hand of a man was a thing so horrible that the woman was
put to death.
The Pundita Raraabai has made us acquainted with the forlorn condition
of Indian widows, of all castes, high or low. Betrothed, which is decreed
equivalent to marriage, in their childhood by the parents, sometimes even
Avhen the age is counted in months, they are kept to the age of fourteen to
become the wife — that is, the slave — of the husband, and to suiFer brutalities
which civilization would not allow to be inflicted upon a brute. And if at
any time after the marriage the husband dies, the wife is charged with being
the cause, though she may never have seen his face or been in his presence.
To appease the gods whom she is believed to have oiFended in some pre-
vious state of existence, she is stripped of all ornaments, while her husband
is being burned on the funeral pyre, clothed in the meanest rags, her head
is shaved, and she is treated with the worst cruelty even by her own parents.
Forbidden to marry again, she is thereafter an outcast from all the common
privileges of life, with no chance for respite till death comes to her relief
No wonder that many beg the mercy of being burnt upon the funeral pile
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with the husband. Of these child-widows in India there are 78,976 under
nine years of age, from ten to fourteen there are 207,388, from fifteen to
nineteen there are 389,736.
The work that Ramabai has done in arousing the sympathy of England
and America in behalf of these widows, and that which she herself is now
doing in her own countrj' shows that a woman's heart is a woman's heart,
whether born in Christendom or heathendom.
In many countries women are believed to have no soul, and no future. A
dog may come into the roj^al presence of the King of Siam ; for a woman to
do so would be a pollution and a horror. When such facts come to the
knowledge of Christian women no wonder that their souls are stirred to
their deepest depths. No wonder that they cry to God to open for them some
door of relief for their benighted and suffering sisters. No wonder that
they feel that there is no hope of breaking the bonds of heathenism so long
as the foot of social custom is so heavy upon the neck of woman. Think of
telling woman here to shut her eyes to this, to repress the aching throbs of
her sympathizing woman's heart, and let these suffer on and die in cold
neglect, because the women of Christian lands are not yet all converted. How
to reach the women thus shut up in absolute seclusion was a problem before
the minds and hearts of missionary' women. One devoted missionary woman
after much prayer and study conceived the idea of converting her needle
into a key. A head of one of these families was attracted by the skill and
deftness of her embroidery needle. He saw thatif one woman's fingers had
wrought such a marvel of beauty other women's fingers might be taught to
do the same. And so admission was granted to teach the needle work, and
with it the gospel came to them, bringing the blessed revelation of the pos-
sibilities of woman.
Thus an entering wedge is gained. Then, followed up by women's min-
istrations as teacher, nurse, and perhaps most of all as medical missionary,
the gospel in the hands of women has found its way into the forlorn condition
of the zenanas and brought a fulness of heavenly light into the meaning of
wife, mother, and home. What volumes might be written on work in this
direction already achieved by the transforming power of the gospel ! What
volumes on the work remaining to be done ! What influences upon a whole
nation have been wrought by the establishment of a Christian home with
woman in her proper sphere ! For these zenanas there is a special work
for missionary women.
In the capacity of teacher, home-maker, nurse, doctor, friend and Bible
reader, woman has been doing this work for the Master in foreign lands
these many years. " In Heaven's light, how the list of women who have
served the Master in missions will glow!" I name but a few. Among
them will be found the wife of Rev. J. Buckley, who saw forty-three years
of service in Orissa, India ; Mrs. Bennet, fifty-six years in Burmah ; Mrs.
Eliza Thompson, fifty years, mostly in India; Mrs. Sarah I. Lyman, fifty-
three years in Hawaiian Islands; Mrs. Levi Spalding, fifty-five years in
Ceylon, and Mrs. Peter Wright, who died in South Africa, May, 1886, after
sixty-four years of service there. These women, most of them, have
entered into rest, but their works do follow them. Besides the thousands
who found the Saviour through their influence, there are the orphanages
they helped to establish, the girl's boai'ding schools, the women's training
schools for native women, the medical missionary work, the zenana work,
the work among pilgrim women, and the beautiful example of Christian
mother and wife. Besides, many of these women missionaries have helped
in the translation of the Bible into the various languages where they were
located.
Many women are working independently of any missionary society, sus-
taining large enterprises under their own supervision, and largely at their
own expense, with the aid of such voluntary contributions as may be sent
them. Such is Mrs. Mumford, since her husband's death carrying on a
grand work of her own in Bulgaria; Misses Walker Arnott and Mungan,
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one sustaining a large school and the other a medical mission in Jaffa; Miss
Auste}', in Kolar, India, who devotes her life and her wealth to establishing
orphan schools and mission stations in India, and who, in her own person,
is said to be board of trustees, architect of mission buildings, examiner of
schools, treasurer and preacher, all in one, and Miss Whateley, who has
been more than twentj-eight j'ears in Egj'pt, and is teaching a school of 600
pupils from the Moslems. These, and the many others like them, are
examples of the work which woman has done and is doing, showing how
large the place and how loud the demand for her in the mission field.
The facts thus brought to light as to the condition of women in heathendom,
especially when presented with the touching pathos of the Christian-hearted
women who were at work in their behalf, touched the heart of women at
home, and led to organizations among themselves for this special work.
3. This brings me to speak, in the third place, of woman's work for for-
eign missions at home. More than fifty years ago, a missionary returning
from the east, visited England on his way home, and fired the heart of Eng-
lishwomen in behalf of their benighted and down-trodden sisters. Coming
to New York, he addressed the women there. As a result, women of wealth
and influence in New York City, of different denominations, under the
leadership of a Mrs. Doremus, undertook regular personal contributions to
this work.
This continued for about twenty -five years. In 1861 the movement was
consolidated into the Union Missionary Society, a non-denominational organi-
zation, doing independent work. This mother of all woman's missionary
organizations is still active in the field. About twenty years ago, in 1870-71,
separate Woman's F. M. Societies and Boards began to be organized to aid
in the missionary work of their several denominations.
This was not long after our late war, when so many women were left
bereaved and needing some new object on which to ex]iend their sympathies
and their means. Moreover, the associations formed among the women all
over our country to raise money for the sanitary and Christian commissions,
and other benevolent work in behalf of soldiers, had prepared them for
associated work in behalf of missions.
At the present time over thirty such organisations exist, and among them,
nearl}" the last, but not the least in importance to vs, is our own W. B. F.
M., which began four j^ears ago.
What we have accomplished our Corresponding Secretary has already
told you, that is, so far as it is possible to make it known by words and
figures.
While our people are sustaining, in whole or in part, their hundreds of
home missionaries, aiding weak churches and establishing new ones, and
preaching the gospel to the poor of Christendom, there went out under the
joint appointment of our two conventions, our Brother and Sister Jones.
With meagre pay, but zealous and consecrated hearts, they went into the
Japan field, where, in churches organized and converts baptized from heath-
enism and led to Christian life, they have done a noble work. Two years
ago, Brother Rhodes took his family and went to join Brother and Sister
Jones. Besides keeping up the work in the churches first instituted, a
church has been established, and a house of worship purchased in Tokio,
where they are now faithfully doing the Master's work. The money
expended according to the work has been meagre. Our hearts go upward
and outward with gratitude to God for his blessing, and to our missionaries
for their self-denying faithfulness. We have much to encourage us, and
much to be thankful for. But we must strive to do much more in the next
four years.
What women of other denominations have done in the mission cause, in
the last two decades, shows us what our women of the Christian Church
may do.
In the reports of the W. F. M. S. and boards of the various churches we
find everywhere encouraging results. In them all woman's work has been
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carried on as auxiliary to the General Board. The Woman's Baptist For-
eign Mission Society, of the West, only one of several in that denomina-
tion, have sent out fifty-two women as missionaries since their organization,
in 1871 ; twenty of these to Burmah, nine to Assam, nine to China, six to
India, five to Africa, two to Japan and one to Liberia. Their last annual
report gives $29,802.91 cash receipts from contributions during the fiscal
year ending April 20, 1890. TJiey support seventy-nine schools, with an
aggregate of 1759 pupils, thirty-one native teachers and forty -seven Bible
women.
It is a satisfaction to remember that the first missionary sent out by this
Board, Miss Alvira Stevens, was a pupil of mine from about twelve to fifteen
years of age, and that she dates the impulses that called her to missionary
consecration to the praj'er-meeting that all, teacher and ]iupils held in that
little country school-house on the prairie, near Chicago, at the close of the
weekly school work. Her work among the Karens of Burmah, she was com-
pelled to give up on account of ill health, and she is now Home Secretary of
that Board in Chicago.
The Woman's Board of the Congregational Church reports 108 women
missionaries, all single women and widows. Schools at fifty-five different
stations, from one to twenty schools at each station, and 148 Bible women,
all sustained by that board. Their expenditures last j'^ear were over $1 30,000.
New life has been infused into the whole mission vrork, at home and abroad,
by the zeal and effectiveness of these Women's Boards. In every denomina-
tion that is doing anything for missions the women's organizations are a
powerful auxiliary. It is a pleasure to think of this army of workers. Not
alone in the missionary field are the self-sacrificing devotees giving their
lives and all their resources of their natures to direct labors to break the yoke
from the neck of their sisters and to bring to them the light of gospel life,
but the other thousands at home, working, praying, and planning to send
needed aid to the workers in the field.
Dear sisters of the Christian Church, let us thank God the slumber that
has too long shut our own senses to this great call of God is passing away,
that we are at least rubbing our eyes preparatory t^ a full awakening. What
we have done is praiseworthy and God has blessed it ; but how many, many
times more ought we to do ! How ought the voices of these, our sisters in
womanhood, who are suffering these untold wrongs and degradations to echo
in our ears and thrill the chambers of our souls ! Can we call ourselves
Christians, can we look our Saviour in the face, in prayers? Can we con-
sistently plead for ourselves the mercy of Him who gave his life for us and
to whose heart the humblest woman is as dear as the strongest man, if our
ears are deaf and our hands helpless while the cries of these suffering ones
call for help and deliverance ?
Are we Christian women, are we women at all, if our sympathies are not
moved and our energies aroused by the thought on one hand of the pall of
heathenism that still rests upon so many millions, and especially of the ray-
less darkness and brutal wrongs of the women sunk and suffering in the
depths of paganism ; and on the other hand, of the army of martyr-spirited
women of Christendom who are doing their best to rescue and save them ?
The call is loud. It comes from every station in all the mission world. It
comes to us, sisters of the churches. We are here in the presence of God.
We come with our brothers to deliberate and plan for the advancement of
gospel work. May the missionary fire so burn in all our hearts that we
shall go to our homes as kindling sparks and set all our churches ablaze
with consecrated zeal ; and may our next four years of work show results so
grand that our next Quadrennial will be a jubilee of rejoicing !
Singing, "What Shall I Do?" page 68 in Evangelists' Songs of Praise.
The following paper, entitled " The Benefit of Foreign Mission Work on
the Home Churches," was read by Rev. Miss H. Lizzie Haley, A. M :
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THE BENEFIT OF FOREIGN MISSION WORK ON THE HOME
CHURCHES.
I have been asked to occupy a few moments in the discussion of this par-
ticular phase of mission work ; to show the benefit (if there be any), of the
foreign work to the home churches ; to see if we can find any blessing com-
ing back to the churches in our midst, from the efforts put forth for the
heathen in foreign lands.
This is a subject which should be discussed, for right at this point many
become hostile to this work.
They say that we need all our efforts, all our strength for work at home.
But we may be sure that the Great Master did riot intend to destroy one
field in order to build up the cause in another place. When he said "Go
j'e into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature," his heart
went out in love to a world lying in wickedness, but he did not, therefore,
ignore the interests of Jerusalem, over which he had wept in sorrow.
" In some way, doubtless, he intended that the gospel sent abroad should be
a rich legacy to the faithful followers with whom he had labored in person.
It may be well for us, in the first place, to ask if those who plead so
strongly for mission work at home are doing more than others to Christian-
ize those around them. As a rule, we shall find that the very spirit which
keeps them from foreign mission work keeps them from extended missionary
work of any kind. And you will hear such persons say, when asked to help
the cause in some dark region of our own land, " We have all we can do to
sustain the churches of which we are members." Then the sumc spirit
nuikes them say, when called upon to aid their own churches, " We can give
nothing for this cause, as we have all we can do to make a living."
So the spirit of selfishness grows.
But, I have been asked to show the henefit of Foreign Mission work to us
in the home land ; to answer those, who say we have all we can do to care
for the home field ; to show that " there isthatgiveth and increaseth ; " that
tiie dollars sent to foreign lands are not lost even to those who labor in our
midst, and that the time spent in prayer for such work is not wasted, that
such prayers will make the soul more keenly alive to the needs of those
around them.
These, then, are the questions which arise so often and which should be
answered.
Can we afford to give of our means to Christianize the heathen ?
Can we afford to send our best workmen to foreign lands ?
Will the soul ^J'hose interest is not bounded by the work in our own land,
but is as broad as the world, be less devoted and self-forgetful at home, or
will his heart enlarge with his broadening fields of usefulness, so that
he shall have an even stronger interest in those around him?
Then, as in the best plans for work, some mistakes are apt to occur, will
the mistakes outweigh the results and so hinder all further effort ?
These questi(»is, if answered, will, I think, place the subject in a clear
light. It shall be my effort to answer them.
First.— Can we afford to give money for the sake of Christianizing the
heathen?
The spirit of benevolence is greatly increased by giving. The person
who has never given largely feels sure that he cannot do so. He feels too
poor or else he loves his money too well.
Often it hajipens that a minister, out of a mistaken regard for his people,
lets them drop down from that which they ought to do for his support and
so imperils the very existence of the church he loves.
It may be positively stated that the more a people are accustomed to do
financially for the cause of Christ, the more they can do. This is true of
mission work whether home ot foreign.
The heart of the people is aroused to send the gospel to a darkened land,
but this giving has awakened a spirit of generous self-sacrifice. And you
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may expect that the church which gives largely for those abroad will give
generously for the work at home. So that it is true that, instead of being
impoverished, the churches are helped and strengthened financially by the
sacrifices they have made. They have learned to feel that it is a privilege to
give to the cause of the Lord.
Second. — Can we aiford to lose the workmen ?_ This is an even more seri-
ous question. Sometimes it would seem to us as if in the scarcity of laborers,
we could not afford to send any of them abroad. Some will say, with the
churches at home in such need, with so many unoccupied fields, we cannot
spare our workers for foreign lands ; that we need them all here. But it is
true, not only, that we can spare them but that we need the inspiration of
their work there. The very fact that they have thus followed Christ will
stir hearts that all their preaching here among us might not be able to reach,
and may, perhaps, draw many to Christ to swell the number of home
workers.
Judging from the common standpoint, we would, no doubt, have said that
it was necessary for all the disciples to remain in Jerusalem. But we read
that they went everywhere preaching the word. Among the cautions that
the risen Lord uttered to his churches in the Book of Revelation, we read
nowhere of any danger of death from an over-zealous interest in the sal-
vation of the world.
But we say, we surely need our strong young ministers at home (and cer-
tainly it would do no good to send one to the heathen who was worthless to
us here). We must remember, however, that the same power thatmade
Paul, the Apostle, such a mighty influence over all Christian lands is able
to make these missionaries mighty for good in our own land even though far
removed from us. No, much as 'we need workmen here the Christian con-
nection has been suffering and languishing for work in foreign Jands.
Third. — If we ask the question as to the spiritual condition of those
interested in the foreign work, we shall find a great improvement where
such a work is undertaken.
Nothing so surely destroys spiritual life as selfishness. It is contrary to
the inmost spirit of the gospel. No church can prosper where this spirit is
cherished. It may have numbers, for a time, but can never have strength.
But let the love of Christ broaden the heai-t and how strong are the hands
for all the work to be done. Let the heart be filled with loving sympathy
for the heathen in his blindness and corruption, and let the church go to
work to perform its mission, doing all in its power to Christianize tho.se in
distant lands, and how strong and deep will the spiritual life become.
It is illustrated by the experience of the traveler, of whom you have all
heard, who, climbing a mountain, became so cold and exhausted that he was
almost ready to lie down and sleep the sleep that would have been death,
but as he struggled onwai'd lie found a man already fallen in the snow. At
once he realized the danger and used all his strength to rouse the sleeper to
life. He succeeded, but the effort was not lost upon himself. His own
blood was warmed by his exertions to save another, and his failing energies
were thus restored. So it is with those who work for the promotion of the
cause of Christ among the heathen. Their own souls are quickened and
they see more clearly the work to be done.
Fourth. — In the best plans for work some mistakes will be made; will
these mistakes so dishearten the workmen as to hinder future efforts ?
No, for even that which .seems a mistake may be overruled to the honor
and glory of Grod, both here and in the foreign land in which we work.
Is then, the labor for the heathen lost ? It may seem very weak and even
to fail utterly of accomplishing what we wish, but it is not without beneficial
effects even upon us at home. Indeed, no work honestly done for God and
his cause can be lost.
In the words of the poet :
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There is no labor lost,
Though it seem tost
Into the deepest sea.
In dark and dreary- nights,
Mid storm.v flash of lights,
It Cometh back to thee,
Cometh not as it went,
So strangelj' warped and bent.
But straight as arrow new.
And though thou dost not know
How right from wrong doth grow,
From false the true —
Thou must confess, ere long,
That grief breaks forth in song —
That life comes out of death —
The lily's and the rose's breath
From beds where ugly stains
Were washed by early rains.
Fear not to labor then.
Nor doubting, sadly say
I threw my time away ;
It is for God not men
To count the cost and pay.
The following paper, entitled "How Best to Arouse and Enlist the Women
of Our Churches," was read by Mrs. A. H. Tufts, A.M. :
HOW BEST TO AROUSE AND ENLIST THE WOMEN
OF OUR CHURCHES.
A favorite aphorism of Sir William Hamilton was, "On earth there is
nothing great but man, and of man there is nothing great but mind." Car-
lyle loved to express the idea that thought ruled the world. "Believe, and
be ye saved," was Christ's choicest theme.
AH men in all ages have turned toward the one great mind as surely as the
needle, under all skies, turns toward the north pole. We are ever seeking
to understand our relation to the infinite, and to form with it an everlasting
alliance, as though that were its chief duty, for which we exist. I can't
take advantage of this position for you, nor can you avail yourself of it for
me, but every one must assume it for himself Whoever experiences this life
and immortalitj', becomes solicitous that all should reach the attainment.
The development of the missionary spirit is a spontaneous result. We have
time and means for the work because we have a spirit for it. But how shall
we interest in mission work those women in the church who have not attained
to this life, whose spiritual nature is not developed? We have so manj'
natures, and can best be reached through the one that is most highly culti-
vated. If I am to organize a society that will tell numerically in the mission
field, I must make it something to all the ladies of the church. To those
whose social nature is most highly developed I must have a social feature ;
for those whose intellectual nature is most prominent there must be another
departure, and we must not forget that small class who can best be interested
by a well-filled table. The spiritually-minded who are alive to the salvation
of those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death, will sustain the higher
feature of this societJ^ Perhaps there are few who have not, at least, an
indefinite idea that there is spiritual life for us some time, but we are under
the impression that sin, suffering, death, resurrection, judgment must inter-
vene before we can enter upon our inheritance. Life now means only to eat,
drink and be clothed ; we are taking thought for the things of which Christ
forbade us to think. Some find a little higher existence in intellectual and
202 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
social ways, but the few know anything of the better life that it is the Father's
good pleasure we should enjoy, tlie life of which there is no need to be selfish.
Whoever will, let him come. But so much of the work done in the mission
field is done for duty's sake, and not for Christ's sake. It is ])erformed with
anxious care and toilsome drudgery, or with indifference. But those Avho
liave the spirit of love, hasten with glad feet to take the word to every crea-
ture, that righteousness may cover the earth as the waters the great deep.
Well may the author of " Heroes and Hero Worship " say : "Tell me what
a man's religion is, and I will tell you what his life is, for it is our belief that
shapes our career." The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof, the
world, and they that dwell therein. What keeps Greece alive to-day but the
divine idea in her poems ? And where would be the remembrance of the
Hebrew race but for the golden thread of faith that winds its way through
her literature? May the influence of this divine thought melt, as with fervid
lieat, all difference and doubt, until the women of the Christian church know
the unity of a common surrender to the Lord of life. True, we are not
idlers ; we have enough to do; but are we not spending our time and money
for that which satisfies not? Are we not hewing for ourselves broken cis-
terns? God don't thank us for anxious thought and weary hours of toil.
He says, "Come unto me, and I will give j^ou rest." If we work as the
lillies grow, as the sparrow builds, we shall not faint by the way or grow
weary. Where the spirit of love is, the work that belongs to it follows
according to the law of its being. They who are born of the spirit as natur-
ally do the will of the Father, as gladly run the race set before them, as the
sun shines or the earth revolves. It is when we go forth in our own strength
tliat we proceed with fear and trembling, and review our deeds with regret
ami remorse.
The missionary spirit is only the Christian's spirit turned in the direction
of taking the gospel to the heathens.
We should not attempt to arouse an emotion that will try to work in a cer-
tain direction, but insist on a deeper and closer communion with Jesus ; and
conduct in the line where most good will be accomplished will be the inevita-
ble result.
We would have the women of our church behold the world with the eye
of Jesus, with the keen spiritual visions that will scorn the thought of
spasmodic or partial missionary work.
A temporary interest in missions may be aroused by relating pathetic
incidents, by telling of the sacred river of India, crimsoned by the blood of
innocent children, or of zenanas where thousands of the gentler sex almost
from infancy are hermited and subject to the most extreme torture, in the
belief that it will increase their chance for at least a peaceful nonentity.
But such an interest will soon subside, and we will neglect the grandeur _ of
the chance that is ours, now that the gospel may be carried to every nation
under tlie sun. It is useless to expect much even in this home field of those
who plead it as an excuse. They who in the Master's name are doing most at
home are most ready to work in foreign fields. They have but to ask for
more abundant life and more material obstacles. When the Master told h.s
followers that material things profit nothing many of them walked no
more with him. They were so wedded to the physicial being of their friends
and to all material things that they preferred to perish with them, if they
could not serve two masters. It is well said, if we will stop all anxious
thought and let the great teacher speak, our work will be mapped out before
us, and in performing it we shall make the greatest possible success. Plu-
tarch calls this silent instructor the unerring guide. John calls it the light,
tiiat lighteth all men. It is the God self that is vested with dominion over
all things and will do that which is wisest and best. If we could but induce
the many mothers in our church who are so anxious and troubled about
many things to listen to this silent teacher, to consider the lilies of the field,
liow they grow ; the mind set free from burdensome thought as to what we
shall eat and drink and wherewithal be clothed would of itself ask. Lord
MINUTES. 203
what wouldst thou have nie to do ? But only religion can redeem women
from this fearful art of millinery, embroidery, fancy work, dyspeptic pastry
and other depletions. She must find that freedom in Christ that will elevate
the soul, enable her to defy the conventionalities of society.
This higher life will not only give us fellowship with the Father but faith
in each other. It is sad to see how little comradeship there is in the world.
We are afraid of being deceived, we fear others, cherish unholy or selfish
motives, we have not the love that casts out fear and enables us to trust the
Lord, though the world pass away. The poor widow who cast in her mite
appears there in history for the first and last time, but she comes to us as
one who has placed all her trust in God, while the rich man at her side may
have cast in half his wealth but he had the other half on which to depend.
The mother whose child is sick may think she can better trust the Lord for
his recovery, if she is within reach of superior medical advice, and we may
think we can best rely upon providenci, when all things are tending just as
we would have them. But the belief that saves us knows no wisdom or
wealth of our own ; we receive only to give.
We may selfishly treasure up our worldly knowledge and strength, but we
can no more keep for ourselves this life that comes from God than the moon
can use for her own selfish purpose the light that she gets from the sun.
When she ceases to give to the earth her nightly beams, we may be sure she
has been cut off from her supplies. A man does not light a candle to put it
under a bushel and much less does God give light and life to us except that
we may diffuse it to those who are in darkness. The little light he has
given to Pagan nations manifests itself in the temples scattered over their
lands. The wife and mother sees that the idols are not neglected. When
the mothers of Christendom are consecrated to Christ they can but hasten to
declare unto these benighted ones the God whom they ignorantly worship.
Christ came to bring immortality to light and establish the kingdom of
heaven here on earth. He is the only way by which we can enter the pearly
gates now and virtually dispense with the coffin and the grave. It is the
influence of this inspiring feature of our religion that is bringing about the
brotherhood of mankind and urging forward material pi-ogress. To-day we
can scarcely talk of foreign shores. Discoveries and inventions, ever extend-
ing the network of railroads and telegraphs, cablegrams and steamers, tend
to make of the world one circuit, with like hopes and interests. Since Christ
spoke the words, "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every
creature," Christian people have been thinking and praying in that direction,
and when spirit says go forward, the material world can but come as a willing
servant to its aid. There are always those who will hesitate and report
giants over there, but there are alwa3^s pushers ready to advance.
Confucius says, " Without virtue one may succeed in life, but with it there
is no possibility of failure." Perhaps without this new life, many have
succeeded in the mission field, but with it we can but hasten the day when
every knee shall bow and every tongue confess.
The minister may preach sermons on foreign missions and bring the matter
frequently before the church, arranging plans for work, but if the women
are not prompted by love for Jesus, which is no more or less than a desire to
carry his gospel to those who have it not, there will be no building for eternity
on the foundation that is laid. Whatever may be the apparent success, the
structure erected will only furnish sport for the withering hand of time.
The only justification for great material civilization is an equal spiritual pro-
gress as advance guard. Plato may plan his republic. More anticipate his
Utopia, Bellamy look forward to his ideal society, and Walt Whitman
establish his comradeship of eternal selves, but if the spirit of Christ has not
pioneered the way, thev must sooner or later discover that they have reckoned
without their host. We can take nothing greater to the heathen than the
reflection of the love of God upon ourselves. We may not understand their
dialect, but love is understood by all. Henry Drummond says, in the heart
of Africa I have found black men and women whose faces light up as they
204 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
speak of Dr. Livingstone. They could not understand his words but their
hearts knew of his love.
Many different methods may be brought to bear to enlist the women of our
churches in the mission work and they may come to the field with every
accomplishment and ready for any sacrifice, but if we cannot go forth in the
spirit of love our efforts will profit but little.
Oh, for a closer walk with (jrod, that we may do his will as though it were
our own.
On motion of Mrs. Weston, it was voted to take up a collection for for-
eign missions. Mrs. Grustin solicited funds.
Moved by Dr. Weston, that the papers read be adopted. Carried.
Singing, "Our Father," page 156, in Evangelists' Songs of Praise.
Adjourned with benediction by Rev. Mrs. Rebecca Kershner.
J. J. SUMMERBELL, D. A. LONG.
Secretary. President.
October 10, 1890, 9.10 A.M.
The Convention was called to order by the President, Rev. D. A. Long^
D.D. Scriptures were read, and prayer was offered by Rev. W. W. Staley,
A.M.
The minutes were read, corrected and approved.
Rev. Gr. B. Merritt, A.M., of the committee on Sunday-schools, read the
following, as a joint report of the committee on Sunday-schools and the com-
mittee on missions :
JOINT RECOMMENDATION OP THE COMMITTEE ON SUNDAY-
SCHOOLS AND THE COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS.
The President of this Convention has recommended :
That we employ one man to act as Secretary of the Sundaj^-school De-
partment, and edit all our Sunday-school literature.
Since we think this to be impracticable, we jointly recommend :
That one man be chosen Sunday-school Secretary and editor of the Sun-
day-school literature, and that the same man be chosen Secretary of missions
and editor of the mission periodicals.
G. B. Merritt, H. Y. Rush,
Ella Keifer, Myron Tyler,
D. E. Millard, J. A. Mace,
M. L. Hurley, Colonel Savage,
Sunday-School Committee. Committee on Mi
The foregoing joint rejjort was referred to the committee on nominations.
A memorial, from the Miami Christian Conference, was read by N. Del
McReynolds, Secretary of the Miami Conference, and referred to the com-
mittee on organization.
The following paper was read by Rev. Myron Tyler, and referred to the
Executive Board of the American Christian Convention :
H'Aereo.s, One or more bequests have been made in favor of a home for
aged ministers., and, whereas, money is already awaiting the command of the
American Christian Convention for that purpose, therefore,
205
Be it resolved,_ That a committee of three be appointed, whose duty it
shall be to take into consideration the feasibility of establishing a home for
aged ministers. M. Tyler.
The report of the committee on Sunday-schools was read by Rev. G. B.
Merritt, and adopted. [This report was afterward reconsidered and amended.
It will be found in the minutes, 9 A.M., October 11th. — Secretary.]
Adjourned.
J. J. SUMMERBELL, D. A. LONG,
Secretary. President.
October 10, 1890, 11.45 a.m.
The Convention was called to order by Rev. D. A. Long, D.D.
Rev. I. H. Coe was called to the chair.
The report of the Treasurer, Hon. F. A. Palmer, was read by Rev. D.
W. Moore, as follows :
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION IN ACCOUNT WITH
F. A. PALMER, TREASURER.
1887, January 1.
General Fuud, §1365 65
Foreign Missions, 1258 00
Home Missions, 2003 00
Christian Biblicallnstitute,... 288 70
Frauklintou School 229 49
Lincoln College, 71 01
Starkev Colle"ge, 73 58
Education, 1028 41
Antioch College, 94 68
Le Grand Institute, 12 85
Union Christian College, 94 68
Veedersburg Mission, 5 00
Balance, 414 49
$6939 54
1888, January 1.
General Fuud, .$819 87
Foreign Missions, 781 70
Home Missions, 1956 73
Christian Biblicallustitute,... 166 73
Franklinton School, 124 53
Lincoln College, 4 65
Education, 822 67
Antioch College,... 1 00
Le Grand Institute 2 00
Union Christian College 1 00
Graham College 117 75
Secretary's Office, 155 08
Balance, 237 74
$.5191 45
1886, October 16.
By balance from former
Treasurer, .$109 11
1887.
By Cash 1508 31
1345 47
2054 58
319 57
258 48
" 9171
" 88 31
910 65
117 75
12 85
117 75
5 00
54
1888, January 1.
Balance $414 49
570 12
By cash,.
905
61
1917
10
166
73
119 82
1
25
819
50
1
00
o
00
1
00
117
75
155 08
$5191 45
206
AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
1889, January 1.
General Fund,
Foreign Missions,
Home Missions
Christian Biblical Institute,...
Franklinton School,
Lincoln College,
Education,
Antioch College,
Le Grand Institute,
Graham College,
Secretary's Office,
Weaubleau Institute,
Education Omitting C.B.I.,..
Lincoln College for Pike's
Library,
Franklinton School to Ee-
deera Pledge Troy Church,..
Secretary
Japan Churches,
Mission Board for Evan-
gelical Work,
Expenses Rhodes' Children to
Japan, .■
Starkey College,
Balance,
1890, January 1.
General Fund,
Foreign Missions,
Home Missions,
Christian Biblical Institute,...
Franklinton School,
Ehodes Children's Expenses
to Japan
Education,
Le Grand Institute,
Secretary's Office,
Lincoln College for Pike's
Library,
Franklinton School to Ee-
deem Pledge York Church,
Franklinton School to Re-
deem Pledge Versailles
Church,
Women's Board of Foreign
Missions,
Balance,
$664 08
1184 70
2319 20
238 12
86 27
2 00
899 05
5 00
9 75
1 00
97 36
1 00
3 19
5 00
9 00
2 50
150 00
102 36
1 00
89 70
$5870 28
$675 59
74 28
2650 63
276 29
47 22
8 41
885 78
5 73
467 14
1 00
5 00
5 00
1 00
178 46
$5281 53
1889, January 1.
Balance
By cash, 714
1890, January 1.
Balance
By cash,
$237 74
714 41
992 76
2307 25
238 12
87 27
2 00
891 16
5 00
9 75
1 00
104 86
1 00
3 19
1 00
5 00
9 00
2 50
150 00
106 27
1 00
$5870 28
$89 70
623 24
63 14
2661 33
276 29
46 38
4 50
894 08
5 73
606 14
5 00
5 00
1 00
$5281 53
1890, October 1.
$178 46
F. A. Palmek, Treasurer.
This ici)ort of the Treasurer was accompanied by a detailed statement of
the orders issued and by the vouchers.
The following is the report of the Auditing Committee :
MINUTES. 207
REPORT OF THE Al^DITING COMMITTEE.
The Auditing Committee has examined the Treasurer's report, with the
vouchers, and find it correct ; with the following summary':
Total Receipts, $22,540 87
Total Expenditures 22,362 41
Balance on hand, Oct. 1, 1890 $178 46
It was voted to accept both the report of the Treasurer and of the Aud-
iting Committee. The vouchers of the Treasurer, his accounts having been
found to be correct, were ordered to be destroj^ed.
It was voted that the Secretar}- of the Convention be authorized to destroy
the papers which he considers useless and encumbering to the office.
The report of the Committee on Missions was oflFered by Rev. H. Y.
Rush, through Rev. J. A. Mace, and laid upon the table.
Adjourned.
J. J. SUMJIERBELL, D. A. LONG,
Secretary. President.
2 p. M., Oct. 10, 1890.
The Convention was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered
by Rev. B. Mason.
Rev. I. H. Coe was called to the chair.
Rev. C. A. Beck brought forward the matter of the indebtedness of the
Convention to the Secretary. This subject, together with the Secretary's
accounts, was referred to the Finance Committee.
The report of the Secretary of the Educational Department was offered as
follows :
To THE American Christian Convention :
Your Secretary of the Educational Department begs leave to present the
following report :
The Convention has under its care and oversight, directly and indirectly,
one Theological Seminary, the Christian Biblical Institute.
Six Colleges of Arts: — Antioch College in Ohio, Elon College in North
Carolina, LeGrand College in luwa. Kansas Christian College in Kansas,
Starkey College in New York, and Union Christian College in Indiana ; and
Two institutes or preparatory schools of high grade, Franklinton (colored),
in North Carolina, and Weaubleau in Missouri, and
Beside these it has recently established the Christian Correspondence Col-
lege in connection with the Biblical School, to furnish instruction by mail to
pastors in branches pertaining to their profession. All of these institutions
are doing good work, and generally at large sacrifice on the jiart of those who
are generously sustaining them. Already the fruit of noble doing and giving
to the educational cause appears in the fact that at no time in the history of
our people have we had so many j^oung men of culture and promise, who are
rapidly rising to the front of affairs, the major part of whom have been trained
in our own institutions.
I herewith present a tabulated report of statistical information respecting
these various colleges and schools, showing their condition at the present
time:
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AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
Name of Institution.
President.
Secretary.
Christian Biblical institute....
Rev .M. Summerbell.D.D.
Hon. A. B. Champion.
Rev. B. F. McHenry.
Rev. I. C. Tryon.
Rev. E. Cameron.
Rev. W.W. Staley.
E. B. Hunt.
Rev. John Blood.
Rev. Joseph Whitaker.
Rev. B. A. DeVore.
Rev. D. A. Long, D.D., LL.D
Rev. L. J. Aldrich, D.D
Union Christian College
Kansas Christian College
Elon College
Rev W S Long D D
Rev. D. M. Helfenstine, M.A
Franklin ton Chris. Institute...
Weaubleau Chris. Institute....
Christian Correspond. College
Rev John Whitaker
Rev. M. Summerbell, D.D., Ph.D.
I may speak more definitely respecting these institutions.
Antioch College, at Yellow Springs, 0. , under the leadership of its effi-
cient President, the Rev. Dr. Long, is winning confidence, and pressing its
way toward large success. Some of its recent graduates compare well with
any who have earned the diploma of the College.
Elon College, in North Carolina, is constructing a new building, and
bravely laying foundations for a broad work among our brethren of the
South.
LeGrand, in Iowa, is recovering from its reverses, and, under its new
President, the Rev. D. M. Helfenstine, is forming an educational centre for
the development of our cause in the Northwest.
Kansas College is struggling with many difficulties, especially the losses
that have overtaken agricultural interests in that new region, but it is, never-
theless, advancing hopefully and successfully.
Starkey College, in New York, is full of courage, and has enjoyed this
last year a prosperity which it labored faithfully to achieve, and which is
the promise of better things to come.
Union Christian College, in Indiana, has been zealously performing its
mission, and is rejoicing in increasing patronage and confidence in the" sec-
tion, whose educational wants it supplies. Among other projects for ad-
vancement, it has recently been engaged in the effort to endow a Biblical
Chair, and has gatliered pledges amounting to some thousands for this end.
In this work it should receive the sympathy and encouragement of the
brotherhood.
Our two institutes, or preparatory schools, at Weaubleau and Franklinton,
are also fairly prosperous, and are exerting a helpful influence in their re-
spective fields.
The Correspondence College, which has come into existence .as a result of
action taken by the last Convention, has been moderately successful in pro-
moting systematic study among our settled pastors. It is capable of great
gt)od if properly sustained. The Convention should take measures to place
it on a secure financial basis, so that it can face the future more hopefully
than is possible under piesent auspices.
The Christian Biblical Institute deserves well of the Convention. The
service rendered the denomination by this school of the prophets is incal-
culable. Already more than a hundred of our jnilpits are supplied from its
alumni, and all four of our churches in the city, which entertained the last
Convention, are led by students who have received its instruction. No one
of our wise men now questions the direction of God in the establishment
and maintenance of the Theological Seminary. But may your Secretary ven-
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ture the suggestion, that if God laid necessity upon us in preparing its
foundation, He no less requires that we carry forward His work in it, and
that we build it up to a proper standard, befitting the educational de-
mands of the time. At the outset two fiiithful men were called to act as
resident professors, and in all these years the trustees have not been able to
add to their number. I am not aware of any similar institution where the
force of resident professors is so small. In other theological seminaries,
where the number of students is no larger than at Stanfordville, it is usual to
find four resident professors at least, and more frequently five or six. The
burden laid on our resident professors is too heavy, and the calls upon their
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210 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
time too numerous to permit that concentration of thouglit upon a specific
department which secures best resuhs. And, moreover, the fact that the
resident teaching force is so limited has doubtless operated to lessen the
attendance of students. Already promising j'oung men have glanced at our
equipment for theological training, and have turned aside to Yale and Har-
vard and other schools, when we would have preferred them at Stanfordville.
In consequence of these facts I would most earnestly invite the attention of
the Convention to the pressing need of endowing, as rapidly as it may be
accomplished, other chairs in the Christian Biblical Institute.
At the same time I would respectfully urge that the regular collections for
the Educational Fund, taken annually in the churches, be taken by more
churches, and be more liberal in amount. I am convinced that no invest-
ments can be discovered by a religious body, which will pay better rates of
interest than the schools which foster a religious influence. Connected also
with the sup]iort of the schools is the question of assistance to students
who are pre})aring for the ministry. In my report of four years ago I sug-
gested the creation of a fund, from which disbursements might be made to
theological students who enter upon a full course of study in some one of our
schools, collegiate or theological, and who are recommended from time to
time by their instructors as being of sound health, ardent piety, unmarried,
and diligent in pursuit of study. Such assistance should be extended from
this Educational Department, but at present we have no means to apply in
this way. I renew at this time the foregoing suggestion, and trust that it
may lead to specific action.
For our schools to succeed we must be progressive and generous. It is a
short-sighted policy which stints at the source of supply. The age demands
culture, and for us to supply it we must maintain our various educational
institutions at a grade where they may compare favorably with others. May
we hope that such spirit may increase among us till all our schools, in stand-
ing and influence, shall be second to none. All of which is respectfully sub-
mitted. Martyn Summerbell,
July 14, 1890. Secretary for Education.
The report on education was referred to the Committee on Education.
The r-eport of the Committee on Missions was taken from the table, and
considered wriatim. The first item was read, and, after various motions
and debate, was recommitted to the committee with instructions. The
second item was read and debated, and, pending its consideration, the special
order was called for.
The various schools of the Christians were presented to the Convention
by the following speakers, who represented the schools set opposite their
respective names : Rev. D. A. Long, D.D., Antioch College; Rev. L. J.
Aldrich, D.D., and Rev. E. A. DeVore, A.M., U. C College; Rev. J. B.
Weston, D.D., and Rev. A. H. Morrill, A.M., Christian Bib. Inst.; Rev.
C. A. Beck, Franklinton Christian Institute.
It was voted that Rev. C. A. Beck have an opportunity to-night to take a
collection for Franklinton. Upon the same subject, also. Rev. J. F. IJllery
and Rev. H. J. Rush; President G. R. Hammond, Ph. D., Starkey Col-
lege; Rev. D. M. Helfinstine, A.M., and Rev. J. W. Piper, Le Grrand
ChristiaOnstitute.
Rev. M. Summerbell, D.D.,Rev. J. P. Barrett, D.D., Rev. Robert Harris,
and Rev. S. S. Newhouse spoke concerning the Christian Correspondence
College. Resolutions concerning the presidency of the Correspondence
College, and concerning the support of the President, wei'e referred to the
Committee on Education.
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At this point the amount of the Mission collection last night was announced
b}' Rev. J. G. Bishop ; in cash and pledges, $625; cash in hand, $242.40.
On motion of Eev. A. H. Morrill it was voted that the remaining colleges
be heard first this evening. Adjourned.
J. J. SUMMERBELL, D. A. LoNG,
Secretary. President.
7..30 P.M., October 10th.
The convention was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered
by Rev. J. W. Wellons.
The minutes were approved.
Addresses were offered as follows, in behalf the schools : Prof Gr. R. Ham-
mond, Ph.D., representing Lincoln College; Rev. W. S. Long, D.D. , re-
presenting Elon College, read the paper which has been published in the
Herald of Goxpel Libcrti/,
Voted, on motion by Rev. C. A. Beck, that the paper of Dr. W. S. Long
be approved, and that a copy be requested for publication in the Hcrold of
Gospel Llhertfi.
Rev. C. V. Strickland spoke in behalf of the Weaubleau Christian Institute
of Missouri, and read the following paper:
REPORT OF WEAUBLEAU CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE.
Weaubleau, Mo., October 6th.
To the American Christian Convention assembled at Marion, Ind.:
Dear Brethren and Sisters : Denied the privilege of meeting with you
in your council, I submit, through Rev. A. Godley, the following report :
Inasmuch as the W. C. I. is remote from the main body of the "Christ-
ians,"' and is, in consequence thereof, almost unknown to the brotherhood,
I feel that the following brief sketch will be of some interest to you.
The building and grounds, though valued at only $3000, are free from all
encumbrance and are the exclusive property of the Christian church. The
house was built on the wild prairie, and when the school was first opened,
but one residence was nearer than a half mile. Since then a village of about
300 iiduibitants has sprung up about the Institute.
This institution was incorporated under the laws of Missouri in 1869 ; and
the school was first opened to students in Septembei", 1873. Since then the
school has continued for nine months each year except a suspension for three
months in the spring of 1881.
During this time more than a thousand young men and women have re-
ceived instruction within these walls, and twenty-four graduates have gone
forth to work for man, to trust in God, and to honor the institution that has
.<ent them forth- The school which has continued to grow in favor, never
had before a more flattering prospect that at present.
We hope to become a greater power for good in the future.
Last year's catalogue shows an enrollment of the following number of
students :
Male. Female. Total.
In college department 46 12 58
In academic " 29 32 01
In normal " 23 13 36
In music " 3 6 9
In all departments 101 63 1G4
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After deducting names repeated, there were of different students, males,
77 : females, 47 ; total, 124.
Yours fraternally,
John Whitaker,
President.
Rev. D. A. Long, D.D., representing Antioch College, read the following
paper :
EDUCATION.
In the widest sense of the word, a man is educated, either for good or for
evil, by everything that he experiences from the cradle to the grave. In the
more limited sense, the term education is confined to the efforts made to
train people in a particular way, to inform the intellect and mould the char-
acter of the young.
Education is the art of developing the faculties, or training human beings
for the functions for which they are destined. In order to the perfection of
an art, it must be founded on a corresponding science ; and of nothing is
this more true than of education. Before we can hope to mould a human
being in a desired way, the nature of that being must be well known. The
knowledge of man's nature is usually comprehended under three divisions:
The constitution of his body (physiology), the constitution of his mind
(psychology), his moral and religious nature (ethics and religion).
If these branches of knowledge were thoroughly investigated, we would
have the solution of the two main points on which all questions of education
turn : First, What are the dispositions and acciuirements which it is most
desirable to implant and foster? In other words, What is the end or aim that
the educator ought to pursue? and second. What are the best means to
attain that end? But the sciences, just mentioned, are themselves in too
imperfect and unsettled a state to be the basis of any theoretical plan that
would be generally accepted, for our knowledge of living beings, and still
more of moral beings, n)ust, as is now well understood, be the last to acquire
the shape and certainty of science. How absurd it is to quote this or that
educator, as fully understanding the subject.
It is needless, therefore, to look as yet for any "complete theory or phil-
osophy of education." Education, as an art, has existed from the very
infancy of society, but it is as yet, mostly an empirical art. Were the
sciences of physiology, psychology and ethics thoroughly understood, they
would not be immediately serviceable as a foundation for a theory of educa-
tion, without a preliminary step. This would consist in deducing from them
an intermediate science, embodying the laws of the formation of character.
This science would be ethology, or "the science of which education is the
art." But .so far is such a science from being constructed, that it is only
lately that the necessity for it has been pointed out.
Notwithstanding this lack of scientific foundation, the practical art of
education has, in recent times, undergone great improvements in almost all
its details.
It is chiefly in discussions on the subject that the want of fixed scientific
principles makes itself felt. A debate on any topic connected with educa-
tion usually presents little but a hopeless chaos of conflicting opinions, the
most inconsistent arguments being often urged in favor of the same view.
What renders the confusion greater, education is a subject on which every-
one, nearly, thinks himself capable of pronouncing an opinion. But this
is only another indication of the want of fixed scientific principles. No one
liresnmes to meddle with a question of astronomy or of chemistry unless he
has made it the study of a life. In like manner, it is to be hoped, that in
j)roportion as we advance to a philosophy of education, there will be fewer
who will take upon themselves to settle, ofiF-hand, the most difficult questions
regai-ding it.
The means employed in education fall naturally under two heads, disci-
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pline, or moral training; and instruction, or the impartina: of information;
although the two often run into each other. Under the head of discipline,
come the forming of habits of order, self-control, obedience, civility, love of
truth and reverence for what is good and great. All but the mere outward
forms of these, is bej-ond the power of direct teaching ; they are imbibed
through the silent influence of example. The child instinctively respects
and reverences what it sees others respect and reverence ; above all, the
unselfish affections are called forth only by the breath of affection from with-
out. In this part of process, it is evident that the school and the profes-
sional educator only play a part along with other influences. Nor do they
even play the chief part ; the home and neighborhood are here the predomi-
nant educators.
As the process of moral development, through general surrounding influ-
ences, is for the most part unconscious on the part, both of those who act
and those who are acted upon, it has not secured the attention it deserves ;
in fact, the other branch of the subject, viz., instruction or intellectual edu-
cation, being more particularly the business of the teacher, has come in com-
mon language to usurp the whole field, so that by education the majority of
people seldom mean more than the imparting of information — instruction.
The business of instruction involves two main considerations : First, What
to teach ? and second, How to teach it? Of the vast mass of truths com-
posing the sum of human knowledge, which are to be selected as the encj'-
clopaedia or curriculum of study for youth? In determining this question,
it is to be borne in mind that every truth learned serves two uses. 1. As
knowledge to be acted upon, and 2. As mental discipline. In selecting, then,
what to teach, we have to consider, not only what is in itself most useful, but
what has the greatest degree of improving effect. The prominence given the
langnages of Greece and Rome has been justly questioned. It is not disputed
that a course of the Classics, well learned and well taught, is a uood intel-
lectual discipline. The question is, whether an equallj' good culture of the
faculties would not be got from a systematic course of equal duration of
English and other modern languages, together with more science, where the
subject-matter of the teaching would be an acquisition of great value in
after life.
Above all, it should be the earnest desire of every one to aid, in all proper
ways, the rising generation in obtaining a Christian education. We should
remember our schools and colleges in our prayers and in our wills. As the
number and efiiciency of our schools and colleges increases, it is none too soon
for us to be reminding the members of the American Christian Convention
that we can and must have an university owned and controlled by the Con-
vention. This should be in some central portion of North America, easy of
access, healthful climate, beautiful for situation, the joy of the entire
brotherhood.
What is it that immortalizes Greece ? It is her literature. Her states are
extinct, but her wealth of knowledge lives. Rome's suicide was the result
of her own corrupt citizens and a neglected populace. England was never
l)Owerful until backed bj^the wisdom of her parliament, and her people were
inspired by her bards and led by her statesmen. Compulsory education and
a few great universities cause the German Empire to be a synonym of power.
In the late Franco-Prussian war, France possessed soldiers in abundance, but
they were not educated. They lacked discipline and leaders. The entire
French Assembly did not possess the administrative ability of Rismarck or
Talleyrand.
At Antioch College the fall term opened Wednesday, September ](), 1890.
Tuition in all departments of the college, ten dollars a term : incidentals
two and a half dollars each term. This does not include tuition in drawing,
painting, music, commercial department and stenography.
Roard is furnished in the college dining-hall at about two dollars a week.
Those desiring board in private families can find accommodation in the town
at reasonable rates.
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The character of the students, as a body, is nowhei'e surpassed, and the
work done by them reaches a high order of excellence. No effort is spared
to maintain the high standard of scholarship and Christian living, early set
for the college. The regular course of study comprises three years of pre-
paratory and four of college work. In the latter, the student has the choice
of classical, scientific or Latin-scientific courses. A reasonable amount of
variation within these courses is also permitted. There are, in addition, a
four years' normal course, and a commercial course, for the benefit of pros-
pective teachers and business men. Instruction is also provided in vocal and
instrumental music, drawing, painting, phonography and elocution. Those
who cannot pursue any full course are allowed to select from the curriculum
studies for which they are qualified.
The students carry on two excellent literary societies, and a society which
has for its object the publication of a monthly paper. Valuable lecture
courses are given yearly. The chemical, geological, physical and biological
work has the advantage of good laboratories, collections and apparatus. The
classes in physiology and sanitary science have better opportunities than ever
before.
AIMS AND METHODS.
The following principles have characterized the college through all its
history :
1. To establish and maintain a non-sectarian college of high rank.
'1. To offer in it equal opportunities to students of both sexes.
The students are allowed absolute freedom of choice — subject only to the
expressed wishes of their parents or guardians — as to their places of worship.
Tiie ethics taught is Christian ethi:-s; the daily religious service is the
Ciiristian worship. The officers and students are of many denominations,
and maintain the relations which their own consciences approve.
Rev. Byron R. Long has been continued as agent of the Christian Educa-
tional Society of Antioch College. He will give his entire time to the work
of soliciting students and funds for the college during the year 1890-91.
Send for catalogue and circular.
Daniel Albright Long,
Yellow Springs, Ohio.
A fraternal address was made by Rev. S. A. Howell, representing the
Eastern Virginia Colored Conference of the Christians.
The following paper was read by Prof. H. E. Long, representing the North
Carolina Colored Conference of the Christians :
The President and Brethren, Members of the American Christian Convention:
The honor of addressing this learned body and the duty of speaking in the
behalf of my race impresses me very deeply.
Standing as I do in the midst of those who have helped us as slaves, and
others who have helped break the yoke of bondage from off our necks, and
all of whom are anxiously waiting to hear what the negro has to say of him-
self Not only do these things impress me solemnly, but to represent my
people truly and to give you a clear idea of what we are, causes of our con-
dition and our future hope is a great deal weightier.
I feel unable to do this subject justice ; it is too complex, too incomprehen-
sible.
While I speak to you, many of my own people are waiting to know what
I shall say of them. Should I succeed in making a fair impression by truly
representing them, they will give me a hearty cheer and good will. On the
other hand, should \ fail to give them justice or overdraw the picture on either
side I meet tlK'if cuiitcniiit and j'our disapproval. I occup}^, then, a position
of honor and responsibility.
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The Southern negro is a problem for the solution of which no practical
theorem has yet been found. Why we were brought to America may be
answered so far as the purposes of men go.
When the persecuted of England sought for themselves homes of refuge
in the new world they found dense forests covering desirable lands, and
being unused to hard labor, such as was necessary to conquer the forest, they
sought cheap labor. Finding that the native Indians loved ease and free-
dom, and would not work, the settlers gave their time and strength to
conquering the hostile Indians and seized the first ojiportunity of purchasing
slaves to conquer the forests.
The first ship-load of slaves was brought over in 1019, and as the business
of slave-trade was seen to be very profitable the slave-dealers continued their
work of kidnapping, adding cruelty to crime, As the colonists increased in
number and wealth, England began to oppress them beyond endurance, and
they resisted her tyranny to blood and death, and thereby gained their inde-
pendence.
Those of the Northern States who had sufi'ered under the yoke of England
heard the voice of God saying : " As ye would that men should do unto you,
do ye also unto them likewise ; " and then began to abandon slavery in their
midst urging their Southern brethren to do the same, and when at God's
own appointed time the thunder of His wrath was heard and the slave was
taken from his master and invested with the right of an American citizen.
Let us note, then, some of these causes of the Southern negro's present con-
dition : First of all, as we know, is slavery with all its attendant evils ; during
those years the negro did not regard himself as a man. Neither was he
allowed to esteem himself as such ; therefore those qualities belonging to a
man were crucified and he must consider himself property.
In this time he acquired immoral habits. He learned to steal because
sufficient food was not given him in many cases, when he must labor hard
and eat only a little. So stealing became almost second nature to those who
had hard masters.
Character was not respected and organized institutions of family relation
were allowed to exist so long as was profitable to the master, and as soon as
it seemed advantageous, the familj' was broken up and scattered. In this
and other ways immorality was encouraged.
I confess that my race through ignorance has made many errors in the
past by which it affects the present condition. Directly after the civil war
had closed many of mj' people, not understanding what it was to be free,
blindly crowded into the cities and towns, and lived in comparative idleness
and folly. A great deal of this is practiced now.
Many who remained on the farm made mistakes also in trj'ing to imitate
their former masters in eating and drinking and dressing and driving tine
horses. Instead of buying land, they bought old buggies, old broken down
war horses, which died in a few months, and then another was bought to
meet the same late.
Our women tried to imitate their former mistresses and would work for
three dollars per month and pay four or five dollars for a bonnet and ten
dollars for a dress.
The wage-earning man hired horses to drive on Sundays and to attend
weddings, paying two dollars and a half per day for horse and buggy ; added
to these extravagances was the terrible evil of drinking which consumed a
large portion of their money.
This was the result of having been deprived of the privilege of the free
use, experience, and the ownership of money.
Thus the newly-made citizen had many opposing powers to conquer ; ig-
norance, with all the follies of ignorant people, poverty and prejudice.
Then, too, he entered largely into politics and was misled in manj^ cases,
causing much strife to exist between the two races, at which time the negro
did not know how to think and act for himself, having been deprived of that
privilege so long.
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The Southern negro, is he honest? He has been styled by many of the
Soutli as dishonest, naturally. Let us see if this is true, and if so, why.
Tlie negro in his ancient home was regarded by his ancient contemporaries
as needing no intercourse with the other nations, lifted by their purity and
simplicity of character above the necessity of intercourse with other mortals,
leading a blameless and protracted existence. _
Then, sirs, if this be true, the negro in Africa, amid all his ignorance and
idol-worship is honest, as has been confirmed by missionaries, who have
been lately among them.
The Southern negro overdraws (this is the term our white people use for
their race), because of necessity. This is proven by the things he steals and
the classes of colored people who do steal.
When one of my race is brought to justice for stealing it is generally for
having taken something to eat or to wear, which proves that the person was
either hungry or naked.
And what race or individual will not steal rather than perish ?
Another reason for his stealing is that he is oppressed in wages so that he
cannot live and keep his family living, so he takes and chiefly from his hon-
est labor to support his family.
Many a time they are charged falsely and so condemned.
Circumstances have much to do with the honesty of my people. To illus-
trate :
Take the two classes of children in the school-room.
Those children whose parents are able to give them plenty to eat and to
buy them the necessary books are never found guilty of stealing ; such
thoughts seem never to enter their minds. While the poor child, who
comes from a home of poverty with only a piece of corn bread in his pocket
will steal because he is hungry. He sees the tempting food in the basket of
the children in better circumstances, and because of fear to take it openly
he takes it secretly, but from no other motive than to get something better
than his plain bread to eat. The mothers of man.v such children doubtless
work hard for three dollars per month the half of which goes to pay rent
for uncomfortable buildings ; from this source in time come the classes of
idle men and women of our towns and who are seen at the railway stations
who prefer such stealing and immorality to honest labor. The final result of
this is workhouse inmates and the source of convict labor. This class of
my people chiefly grade the Southern railroads. This is the class of negroes
used by prejudiced men to represent the whole race in the South.
Again, farming is the chief occupation in the South, and since the lands
are chiefly owned by the white people, my people the negroes, largely consti-
tute either the tenant or hireling.
The tenants grow cotton and pay one-fourth of it for land rents and one-
fourth or nearly one-fourth for fertilizers, neglecting to plant and raise the
necessary supplies with the view that they will buy their supplies from mer-
chants; so there was introduced what is known as the time system in which
the luerchants charge these poor people twenty-five per cent, above cash
prices and oftentimes thirty per cent. I know of an instance last summer
when corn was selling at sixty cents per bushel, a man was charged ninety-
five cents on time. The hireling takes an order from the farmer when he
cannot get the money and pays these prices for goods out of his small wages
of eight or ten dollars per month.
Many of the boys whose parents are in such oppressed condition leave
their homes and become hirelings. The girls, being more dependent upon
their parents, are compelled to go out as hirelings by the day or by the
month. These girls are exposed to the scum of the white race and the
roughs of their own race, and are compelled to work daily where refinement
is a stranger. Thus this system of farming aifects the morals of our own
people as well as their financial condition. I have seen the effects of this in
the last two years. Thousands of my people are restless, moving from State
to State seeking new homes. This system has thrown the majority of the
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Southern negroes into the hands of the merchants and a few of the land-
holders, who control elections and order legislative enactments. By this
system the ignorant nuiii, oppressed by mortgage, becomes a voting mahcine
in the hands of the merchant and landholder.
This condition of affairs is dangerous to our free institutions, and the good
people of the Church, North and South, and even the government can't
afford to have such an immense number of ignorant and oppressed people.
Our Congressional candidates come around every two years and give our
people a full dose of the tariff, but the Southern negro would like to take in
hand some of the unsettled government land rather than so much tariff and
internal revenue.
I do not mean to say that the merchant and landholder are alone respon-
sible for the condition of this class of people of whom I have been speaking ;
for they themselves are partly responsible ; many of them will buy on the
credit sj'stem as long as the merchant will indulge them.
Those of whom I have spoken do not represent the whole of my people by
far. Many of the more intelligent and energetic, amid oppression and
adverse circumstances have surmounted the difficulties and bought homes
and valuable tracts of land, and at the same time they have expended
much monej' in educating their children. This shows what the negro can
and will do when taught to think and act for himself.
What of his future? His success in my judgment will come to him
through his own effort, assisted by such help as is necessary to develop him.
That he has capacity for intellectual development all will admit, if they will
consider how long it has taken other nations to become powerful as an intel-
lectual people.
It took the boasted Anglo-Saxon from the fifth to the fifteenth century,
one thousand years, to germinate, to pass through its dark age, and fourteen
hundred years to reach its present height of civilization, while the Southern
negro has had two hundred and fifty years of subjection in a civilized land,
and only twenty-five years in which he has had the right to exercise the priv-
ileges of a citizen. In fact, the negro is only twenty-five years old.
When we consider the progress of these twenty-five years it is clearly seen
that the negro of 1865 is not the negro of to-day ; that he has a large
capacity for moral, intellectual, and Christian development, and that his
strides upward have been rapid, and he is steadily advancing, and though
to some his progress may seem to have been slow, yet those who knew his
condition twenty years ago can mark the change since then. We have
among us professional men, masters of art, presidents of universities, high-
schools and colleges, senators, representatives, legislators, doctors, lawyers,
men of honor, wealth, and influence. " We have lived in age on ages telling,
when to be living is sublime." Our women are adorning themselves with
modesty, refinement, and education ; they are becoming intelligent wives and
mothers, thus laying the foundation for the society of coming years. They
are the workers in the Sunday-schools and churches, doing valuable service
in upbuilding the race.
We are not so ungrateful as to say that the negro has thus progressed
through his own unaided effort, for even before the smoke of battle cleared
away Northern friends came and built school-houses and furnished teachers
for us. Later on their charity was supplemented by the people of the
South, many of whom gave land and timber for school-houses and have
given liberally of their money to help educate the negro.
Moreover, benevolent societies and philanthropists of the North have
done much in establishing institutions of learning for the hieher education
of our people. We have in our own town, Franklinton, N. C. , a school
established by benevolent friends of the North, prominent among whom are
Rev. J. P. Watson, who now lives, and the saintly Wilson and Brush, to-
gether with the noble Mrs. Emily Gr. Wilson, who have passed away, but
yet live in the hearts of our people. I pause here to ask are there not
other noble-hearted women in the Christian ranks who, like Mrs. Wilson,
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will give largely to establish a separate schoal for the training of our girls
industrial as well as intellectual, since the future hope of our people de-
pends largely upon the industrial training of our boj'^s and girls. Neglect
the industrial training and their education will prove a failure. The girls
are almost entirely dependent upon the schools for their industrial training,
for few of the parents have the time or ability to instruct their daughters in
the art of sewing, cooking, and all those niceties which make home happy
and beautiful. Our young men also need to be taught to work at the differ-
ent trades, and to regard work as being honorable, to become more self-
supporting and less burdensome to the institutions.
Many may ask why don't we help ourselves? We do help ourselves as
much as we are able to do, and when we have done our best the desired
object is not reached. Therefore we must ask aid at the hands of those
who have helped us in the past. You have seen our willingness to help our-
selves in the efforts put forth in building our church and school. Why we
don't do more is the lack of means. You have seen, too, that as fast as we
become competent we go out to work in the schools, establish private and
high schools out of our own means, and in every way we do what we can to
elevate ourselves as a people, and we feel that our day has dawned ; although
clouds may obscure the light, the sun has arisen and we will hasten his
coming by our own efforts.
With so much of the past and present to assure us what we may hope for
in the future, my dreams are these : The negro will succeed, The schools
and colleges of the land, aided by an intelligent fireside and educated min-
istry, will soon join in upbuilding a grand nation. We shall not
attain the heights by sudden bound, nor will we easily scale the mountains.
But by constant, persistent effort, amid many difficulties and disajipoint-
ments, the goal will be gained. Rome was not built in a day. The United
States was years attaining its present size, wealth, and influence. Neither
can the negro throw down his fetters and become a man in a day. He has
had twenty-five years ; give him twenty years more and he will develop
talent and character for which he is not now credited.
As the colored man becomes educated he naturallj^ aspires to all the freedom
and enjoymentof a citizen, andmany of those who feel that they cannot obtain
these rights in this country will seek a home beyond the briny deep. Not
all of the American negroes will return to Africa, for many are content to
remain in this country, but it is through the ambitious, patriotic element
that Africa is to be redeemed. The redemption of Africa is to come and
must come through her own sons and daughters. She waits weeping, ex-
pecting their return. She bled at their departure, but rejoices over their
return. For already from these Southern States have gone forth heralds of
the cross. She has already clasped some of her own returned in her warm
embrace, and bids them rest in her bosom till the grand and awful day.
Africa listens to the story of the cross and of her redem]ition from sin,
ignorance, and superstition told her by her own, and the peace and good
will which Christ brought to earth will yet be shared by Africa.
Let us ask you to continue to aid us, and your reward will be double.
The Caucasian boasts of pla-nting nations ; let your boasting continue by
preparing a nation for their own land, since we alone can possess it. You
have subdued America from ocean to ocean, you have furnished the brain
and Africa has furnished the hands, as one has said, and to-day you are a
great nation. It follows, then, that you are in debt to Africa for what she
has done for you. Supply her brain by giving it to her children; and she
will furnish the hands, the gold, the silver, the brass, and all other things
necessary to make her a nation. We thank you for past aid and ask you to
continue to help us until we are able to take our place among the nations of
the earth.
A collection was taken for the Franklinton Christian Institute.
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An address was offered bj^ Prof. W. A. Bell, A.M., upon the importance
of education.
An address was offered by Rev. Flora Thompson.
The doxologj' was sung, and the Convention adjourned with the benedic-
tion by Rev. Mrs. Flora Thompson.
J. J. SUiWMERBELL, D. A. LONG,
Secretary. President.
October 11, 9 a.m.
The American Christian Convention was called to order by the President.
Prayer was offered by Rev. 3Myron Tyler.
The miiuites were read and approved.
The following resolutions, offered by.Rev. D. E. Millard, were adopted :
Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention, the largest ever held by the
Christians, and said by Chicago and Indianapolis papers to be the largest
religions convention ever held in the State of Indiana, be herebj' expressed
to the fullest possible extent.
First. To the Rev. T. M. McWhinney, D.D.. and the congregation wor-
shipping at the Christian Temple, together with pastors and members of
other churches, and the citizens of Marion generally, for the magnificent
reception and generous entertainment afforded us during our long stay
among them ; and we would further assure these kind people that their
kindness and attention will afford us most pleasing recollections in all the
future of our lives.
Resolved, secondly, That we appreciate most fully the courtesy shown to
this Convention by the publishers of the Leader and Clironide of this city,
for their full and admirable reports of the Convention proceedings, and
especially for the full reports given in the Chronicle and its excellent, truth-
ful editorial concerning our position and history as a people, an appreciation
which we can best show them by liberal patronage of the Convention edi-
tions of the papers named.
An address of response to the vote of thanks was made by Dr. T. M.
McWhinney.
Prof. E. A. DeVore, A. M. , offered a paper on organization. Moved to
refer to the committee on organization. Carried.
On invitation of the Convention, Dr. Barrett addressed the assembly
concerning the Christian Sun.
A letter from S. B. Bloomfield was referred to the committee on missions.
Rev. I. H. Coe, of the committee on nominations, offered the following
report, which was adopted :
Your committee on nominations beg leave to report that in our opinion
the suggestion made, in the joint report of the committee on Sunday-schools
and committee on missions, which was referred to us, is impracticable at the
present.
The committee on nominations further reported, as follows, and the re-
port was adopted :
We recommend the re-consideration of the report of the committee on
Sunday-schools, and to amend, by striking out that part which makes the
secretary of the Sunday-school Department editor of the Sunday-school
literature.
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Moved to strike out the article from the report concerning the collection.
Carried.
Rev. I. H. Coe was called to the chair.
Rev. D. A. Long offered the following, which was adopted :
We recommend that the Secretary of the American Christian Convention
be requested to take an annual collection from the Sunday-schools only for
the benefit of the Sunday-school Department.
Rev. A. H. Morrill offered and read the report of the committee on the
Hymnal. It was moved to adopt. Rev. C. L. Jackson moved to recommit,
with instructions to recommend the insertion of responsive services. The
motion to recommit, with these instructions, was carried.
Rev. C. A. Beck offered the following resolutions, which were adopted :
Wheredft, It is proposed on the part of certain enemies of the American
Christian Sabbath, to bring reproach upon the same by opening the World's
Fair, at Chicago, on the recognized rest day of the American people, and,
Wlteredn, such policy of opening or closing on said rest day, is in the hands
of the honorable Board of Commissioners of the World's Fair, and,
Whereaa, the right of petition and protest is a sacred right.
Be it resolved, by the American Christian Convention, in session at
Marion, Indiana, that we protest against said opening, in the name of more
than one hundred thousand Christians, whom we represent ; in the iiaiBe
of the religion professed by millions of free Americans, and especially in
the name of the labor hig masses, who would be robbed of the day of rest if
such short-sighted policy were persisted in by authority of our National
Government.
Second. Resolved, That our worthy Secretary be instructed to forward
these resolutions of this body.
Rev. C. I. De3^o offered a resolution concerning the publication of a quar-
terly by the Secretary of tlie Convention, which, on motion o Rev. J. B.
Weston, was amended by making it a recommendation instead of an order
to the Secretary, and was thus adopted, as follows :
Resolved, That we recommend to the Secretary of the American Christian
Convention to publish a quarterly, by means of which he shall keep the
work of the Christians before them, and through which he may stir them
up to much greater benevolence.
Rev. A. H. Morrill, Chairman of the Committee on the Revision and
Enlargement of the Gospel Hymnal, read the report, which had been re-
committed, with instructions, and the report was adopted, as follows:
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE REVISION AND
ENLARGEMENT OF THE GOSPEL HYMNAL.
3h: President and Brethren of the Convention:
Your committee, appointed by the JExecutive Board of this Convention,
has not been wholly idle, nor has it accomplished so much as it would gladly
have done. We have consulted together by mail, and personally during the
session of this convention. We have, also, received suggestions from our
brethren, and we wish now to report to you something concerning our view
of this work.
Firstly. We are of opinion that the arrangement of the hymnal should be
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by subjects, rather than conform to the meter of the tunes to whieli they are
set. Hence, that the work should be made from new plates.
Secondh/. We are of the opinion that the number of hymiis should not
be less than eight hundred, composed mainly of the present collection,
omitting those that by the test of ten years' use have been found of little
service, with additions of the choicest standard hymns.
Thirdly. We would omit the music, which has little merit as tested by use,
and insert a suflScient number of choice tunes, new and old, that the number
may be ample for the hymns.
Fourthly. We recommend that suitable responsive services be inserted in
the hymnal. This will include the improvement and enrichment of that
portion of tlie hymnal now known as the second part.
Fifthly. We would not repeat the stanza of the hymn printed in the music,
thus economizing space, while we would number the stanzas, printing, as a
rule, only four stanzas to a hymn.
Sixthly. We desire that the work should be the best that can be possibly
made, as to subject-matter, typography, paper and binding.
We wish also to say, as a part of our report, for the information of this
body, that our brethren South are eagerly awaiting the publication of this
work, and are ready to take one thousand copies of it at ten per cent, above
actual cost. Signed by the committee.
A. H. Morrill,
S. S. Newhouse,
W. W. Staley,
C. V. Strickland.
The report of the Committee on jVIi.ssions, which had been recommitted,
was again offered by Rev. J. A. IMace, for the chairman, Rev. H. Y. Rush.
Rev. P. L. Eyker moved an amendment concerning a church at Indianapolis,
Ind. The amendment was laid on the table. The report was taken up
seriatim. Under the subject of home missions, the first item was considered.
An amendment was moved by Rev. G. B. Merritt, to strike out the closing
clause, and an amendment was offered to the amendment, by Rev. C. L.
Jackson. The chair ruled the clause itself, and the various amendments,
out of order. A motion to recommit was lost. On an appeal from the
chair the chair was sustained, and the item was finally adopted with the
closing clause omitted. The second item was considered and adoj)ted. On
motion of Rev. J. A. Mace the third item was stricken out. Under the
head of home mission work, the first item was read. Rev. Byron Long
moved to strike out the phi-ase ''general evangelist. " On motion, tbe report
was laid upon the table.
The following communication from the Women's Board of Home Missions
was read :
Saturday, October 11. 1890.
President Long :
The women of this convention have organized a Women's Board for Home
Missions, with the following ofiicers : President, Rev. Mary Strickland,
Argos, Indiana ; Vice-President, 31rs. Heller, 3Iarion, Indiana ; Record-
ing Secretary, Miss Ella Keifer, Yellow Springs, Ohio : Corresponding Sec-
retary, Mrs. J. P. Watson, Dayton, Ohio; Treasurer, jMrs. P. A. Long,
Yellow Springs, Ohio.
We respectfully ask the American Christian Convention to make us auxil-
iary to the home mission department of this convention.
In behalf of the women, A. E. Weston,
Chairman of Committee.
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Voted that the request be granted, and that the Women's Board of Home
Missions be made auxiliary to this convention.
Adjourned, with the benediction bj' Prof. E. A. De Vore, A.M.
J. J. SUMMERBELL, I). A. LONG,
Secretary. President.
October 11, 1890, 2 p.m.
Tlie Convention was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered
by Rev. Gr. W. Long. The minutes were read, corrected and approved.
The following resolution was read by President G. K Hammond, Ph.D.,
and, on motion, referred to the Executive Board of the Convention, with
authority :
Resolved, That in lieu of the collection for the Secretary's office, the Sec-
retary be authorized to raise the sum of two thousand dollars annually, said
two thousand dollars to be devoted to the Secretary's office and quarterly.
The amount to be raised shall be apportioned to States, according to member-
ship, each State shall apportion to conferences in like manner; and con-
ferences to churches, according to membership.
The convention proceeded to the order of the day, of Saturday, 2.30.
The following address was delivered by Rev. Gr. D. Black :
THE CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT.
ITS HISTORY, ITS PHILOSOPHY, ITS DANGERS AND ITS NEEDS.
What I shall say on these points in the time to which I am limited must
be brief and, therefore, suggestive only. I shall run the risk of saying things
that will need the presence of some other things to give them the right shad-
ing. You will keep this in mind.
The Christian movement sprung up in the United States about a hundred
years ago. It has a history of which it can justly speak with pride, — a his-
tory as intense and stirring as that of many other people struggling for
national and religious liberty, a history of self-sacrifices, high aims, undying
faith, persecutions, and noble accomplishments.
It does not seem that James O'Kelly and Barton W. Stone in the South,
nor Abner Jones and Eiias Smith in the East, nor William Kinkade and "the
Purviances in the West, intended to organize a separate denomination. In
tracing the lives of these men and their coadjutors, we find them gradually
drifting toward one another, and around the principles that have given life
and impetus to the Christian Church.
The cause was animated bj?^ what is known as the pioneer spirit. It was
chiefly among the common people, so-called. Its preachers, fascinated with
their ideal, placed no stress upon points that were insisted upon by the
older churches, a trained ministry and a stated salary, but were urgent
among themselves that they should go forth with apostolic unction and inde-
pendence. No doubt their zeal, fresh and holy as it was, lacked sometimes
a commensurate wisdom, was not always tempered with a calm, forward-
looking, and they threw too much of the weight of their emphasis upon
poijits that could not be of the highest importance.
Those grand old ])ioneer men, how can I in fitting terms speak their praise I
My pulse bounds with new life when I think of their utter self-forgetfulness
and self-giving. They counseled not with flesh and blood, took their reputa-
tion and life in their hands, and dared the combined opposition of men by a
truth of speech and faith of soul that made them heroes of the daJ^ Their
names are engraven upon no great monuments ; many of them confessed
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that they were strangers and pilgrims in the earth ; but up among God's
great stars they must be well-known. One may be poorly known on earth,
and yet be the most illustrious of all the sons of God in the great Kingdom of
the Invisible.
Some of these men have been men of learning, as Kinkade, Summerbell,
Stone, Craig and Wright ; some eloquent of speech, as Walter, Badger,
Coan and Jonas Lawrence. It is not claimed for these men that they have
had a national reputation ; but it is claimed that they have inspired by
tongue and pen multitudes of people. Especially can it be said of them that
their influence has been potent in helping to liberalize (in the best sense) the
Christian thought of this country. It must be admitted on all hands that
they have advocated advanced and advancing views on the great reforms of
the world, and have helped to set going some important social, educational
and ecclesiastical ideas.
They have not preached in great cathedrals, nor drawn large salaries, but
they have done a long day's work in trying to put Christ above creed and the
life of the Spirit above forms and methods of administration. This has been
their mission. In prosecuting it, they have known what it is to be under
the ban, to be discrowned for truth's and lovessake.
The Christian Church has no high-spired cathedrals, no draped priests
walking in solemn procession ; it has neither great riches nor social distinc-
tion to recommend it. Its adherents are in for the very love of it. Those
who attach themselves to churches for the sake of emoluments find no attrac-
tions in it. It has plenty of hard work, room for a fine consecration, and
some clearly defined principles to offer.
II. What is the central, basic principle upon which this Christian move-
ment rests ? A vital inquiry. AVhat does it propose to do that we should
regard it worthy of our serious consideration and support ? As a part of the
universal church of Christ, what is it that justifies our separate organization ?
Every body of men must have some reason or reasons, either fancied or real,
for its existence. If we have no well-grounded reason for our being we
should disband, for we should then be only one more sect to add confusion to
confusion, and bring reproach to the body of Christ.
The Christian Church did not originate over some question of form or doc-
trine. Its cause for being as a distinct body, aiming to put itself in an
organized form before the world, dips deeper, leagues deeper, than any
mere contention over doctrine. It stands for a spirit rather than for a doc-
trine.
Our peculiarity is not that we believe more in God than others do ; that is
the faith of Christendom, the faith of Catholic and Protestant alike.
It is not that we are any more loyal to Christ than others are. Christ the
head of the church is the faith of the Protestant world.
It is not that we love and read, and try to obey the Bible more than
others. The Bible is the Book of Protestantism. Its thought is the foun-
dation on which it is built.
What is it, then, that differentiates us from others. It is that the fel-
lowship of Christians should be as wide and all-inclusive as Christ's fellow-
ship. This central, basic principle is radical and far-reaching ; it strikes at
the very heart of the cause of the divisions in the body of Christ ; and it
leads to and demands the other principles for which the Christians have con-
tended. The Christian movement was a new Protestantism. In a time of
quarrels and divisions over doctrines and form and traditions, of censor-
iousness and exclusiveness, it sought for the fundamental idea upon which
the torn and bewildered church might gather to do its work. Those leaders in
the movement saw with profound insight that all spirit-born souls are brethren
in Christ and as such should fellowship each other, that any visible body of
disciples should be in its sympathy and companionship, co-extensive with
the spiritual body of Christ. That was the first deep insight. It is an
axiomatic truth. When any body of Christians excludes any whom the
Master includes, it is clearly in error. " But," saj's an objector, " how can
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we determine as to who are accepted of Christ ? If the learned have any
trouble about it, let the poor and blind and suffering try. After all, is it a
question over which those that are in the spirit ever stumble ? We no more
need a test of Christian character than we do of the light. It is obvious ;
nothing could be more so.
The fellowship of Christians should not depend upon a definition of God
or of Christ. Christ's gift to the world is not a formula but a new conscious-
ness of God. When Christians go to defining, they divide ; when they are
content to live in the spirit, they unite. Definitions and scientific attempts
at portraiture of God have their important uses in the field of the intellect
and in speculative instruction, but they are wholly subverted when made to
separate one Christian from another. The Christians began by sajang, our
fellowship shall be as wide as the spirit of Christ, and they have come to see
the principle making rapid headway in all the bodies. They fellowship
Baptists and Pedobaptists and Friends alike. This differentiates them
from the Disciples with whom they are often confounded. The Disciples re-
quire immersion of all for the remission of sins. This excludes the Pedo-
baptist and Quaker. The Christians' fellowship is in Christ, not outside of
him. This makes them different — radically different — from the Unitarian
body with which careless thinking sometimes identifies them. They never
question the headship of Christ. Their fellowship is Christian fellowship.
This principle of fellowshij) involves the rejection of all creeds except the
Bible. Protestantism is based upon the Bible, but every sect conditions its
fellowship upon a certain interpretation of it which it calls a resume of the
Bible teachings. A difiiculty with the resume is that it excludes some one
whom Christ includes. Another fault is that it does not prevent the evil
againstwhich it is aimed. The resume itself soon requires 'interpretation.
Men no more agree in interpreting their creeds than they do in interpreting
the scriptures. While the creed is shutting the door against one hostile, it
is keeping out a thousand whom the Lord has owned.
This fundamental principle of the Christian movement involves the rejec-
tion of all party names. The Christians do not hold their name in a narrow
or exclusive sense. They do not take the name. They simply wish to be
known as members of the one body of Him "of whom the whole family in
heaven and on earth is named." All spirit-born souls are their brethren,
and they refuse to be called by any other name than the one that belongs to
all these souls. All in all the denominations, that have been born of the
spirit are Christians, but all Christians do not go under any one denomina-
tional name. If a number of Christians take any other name than Chris-
tian, they confess that they are something else than Christian. This some-
thing else is their peculiarity. By it they are separated in fellowship from
their brethren. Not by any deep principle vital to Christian character, not
in Christ, are they divided from their fellow Christians, but by a peculiarity
that has given them a name. By whose authority, inquire the "Christians,"
are peculiarities put into such prominence? Does the Bible have no con-
demnation of party divisions, no warning against making shibboleths of
names ? they ask. They want to be known simply as Chi'istians, not to be
divided from, but to be united with the universal church of Christ.
They that belittle the idea of the gathering into one all that are in Christ,
as an impracticable dream of visionaries, forget that they set at naught the
prayer of the Son of man in the day of his humiliation.
These, brethren, are the ideals our fathers cherished ; they are the ideals
that hover above us to-day. Have we been true to them ? Have we not
had our shibboleths, too? Have we never spent our energies in a war of
words over the washing of hands and pots when we ought to have been doing
our essential work? Have we never been in danger of losing sight entirely of
our mission and making something our mission which is not our mission ?
Have we never been guilty of scattering the children of God, when we should
have been busy building a great temple in which the whole family of Christ
might gather and rest as under a shadow of a great rock in a weary land ?
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Have we never well-nigh run the I'isk of contending about the nature of Christ
till we were simply rationalists, not rationalists of skepticism, but rationalists
of literalism?
Our ideal is great. What do we as an organized body most need to-day
to realize it ? Upon what idea do we need to throw the bulk of our enthusi-
asm in order that we maj' do that to which our ideal commits us? The
educational idea. We must get ourselves educated. We cannot do our
work for Christ without it. We have been outstripped in the race by other
bodies that have seen the need of education and have been prompt in provid-
ing for it. There is a need of the fishermen and taxgatherers, but there is
always the deeper need of the philosopical insight and breadth of a Paul, the
learning of a Luke, the poetic, mystic seership of a John, the refined piety
and imaginative depth of utterance of a Schleiermacher, and the versatile
knowledge and finished gift of tongues of a Beeclier. We need to get breadth,
more range, more horizon ; to learn to be careful, thorough, patient, to have
a passion to excel in the highest things. We must consecrate ourselves to
Christ in taste, imagination, reason, and thought, as well as in heart. Christ
demands all. Does any one say that these things that I have named are not
important? No people ever permanently succeeded that ignored them.
We must have a proportionate view of things — hold matters in a rational
perspective — else we shall labor under the mistake of placing in the fore-
ground what does not reasonably belong there.
We shall never get ourselves established in foreign countries and in the
centres of population in this country till we have some institution or institu-
tions equipped with money, men, and literature, to train men and women to
represent us before the intelligence and learning of the world.
I am more and more convinced, and our leading men are more and more
convinced, that on our solution of the problem of education among us hangs
the solution of the question of our future usefulness— yes, I may say, hangs
the solution of the question of our future existence. We must educate, or
we must be willing to drop back, back, back, and finalh' out of the race.
We ought to determine to bring to the front the idea upon which our
future usefulness depends. We ought to throw the weight of our enthu-
siasm upon ideas that are essential to our verj^ being. Brethren of the
Christian Church, let me warn you that we have waited too long. The
morning is past. High-noon is here. Sometimes one fears in a moment of
black doubt that we have let our opportunity slip. If so, there is no science
on earth nor power in heaven that can bring it back. I say in a moment ;
but it is only a moment. In the morning when the lark soars upward, it
passes through the fog and the twilight till yonder the glad sunlight strikes
full upon its breast, and the song of the bird and the great friendly Lord
sun "whence the glittering stream of all morrows doth flow" unite in one
ascription of praise, in one outburst of joy and rapture. Brethren, our faces
like the breast of the lark, are turned toward the light. Not yet the full,
glad light : not j'et the loud resonant song_; something yet of the mist and
twilight. But we are moving toward the light. Some day the song! We
are getting more ideas to work everi' year. We are making our ideals
higher and firmer. We are coming to be a missionary ]ieople, and no one can
have looked very deeply into the gospel who has not seen that no people
can stand for the gospel that is not a missionary' people. But shall we not
see now, brethren, that underneath the missionar.v idea there must be — must
be — the educational idea? We must stand for ideas, for intelligence, for
culture, for education. We must tarry, at Jerusalem till we are endued
with power. We must push all of our ideas and causes enthusiastically, but
the educational idea must be at the root of them all. We cannot do our
work for Christ without it. I beg of you, my brethren, that you will not
regard this as the performance simply of one who must somehow get through
with his duty to this Convention. Any one person's coming and going is of
small moment. As that rare spirit, Sidney Laniersaid once : "It matters little
what becomes of me ; the poetry is good poetry and will live." 3Ien may
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come and men maj' go, bat the idea of the Christian Church goes on forever,
if it is a good idea. But while we stay with it, let us aim and struggle to put
it upon an intelligent, well-equipped, efiective course in the world. Let us
resolve here to-day that, if in four years we do not stand bathed in the full
light of the sun, we shall have pressed our way a little nearer the light.
Rev. Martyn Summerbell, D.D., offered the following paper, which was
adopted :
Whereas, President W. S. Long, D.D., in the absence of one of the
speakei-s, was invited to address the convention on the "Leaders of the
Christian Movement in theCarolinas and Virginia," and whereas he has had
too little time to prepare such a paper as he desired ; therefore
Resolved, That Brother Long be requested to prepare an address on the
subject mentioned, for insertion in the transactions of the convention.
llev. M. Summerbell, D.D., as introductory to resolutions upon the cen-
tennial celebration of the Christian movement, read the following paper :
THE CHRISTIAN CENTENNIAL..
As we approach the period which marks the centennial of the religious
movement, intrusted under God to the hands of our fathers, we have no small
reason to rejoice that the issue which they accepted, and for advocacy of
which they not seldom were reviled and persecuted, has become prominent
and almost popular in the ecclesiastical world. The unity of the church in
Christj the communion of saints, the spiritual fellowship of all earnest
Christians in their common labor of uniting the world for Jesus, all denom-
inations vie with each other in applauding such sentiments ; and, we may
believe, however imperfectly they may succeed in practically exemplifying
their spirit, are sincere in their expression of desire for the speedy consum-
mation of the unity of all believers in their common Lord. The time is come
when learned bishops discuss and recommend measures which they hope may
heal the divisions of the household of faith. Presbyteries in solemn gath-
erings prepare overtures looking toward closer alliance with other bodies of
the church of Christ. Congregational councils sympathize with the spirit of
wider religious fellowship, and in more than one instance, to my personal
knowledge, have invited ministers of the Christians to sit with them on equal
terms in services of ordination or installation. And this intelligent spirit
has leaped the barrier of the seas so that the mission fields on the other side
of the world are calling for men who shall preach a gospel of Christian
brotherliness rather than of confusion and strife. Japan, waking from the
sleep of ages, is sitting at the feet of Jesus. And this new Japan, eager for
knowledge and progress, sees no benefit in what some have esteemed the
infinite beneficence of a divided Christendom, and lifts up her voice, not for
fifty or twenty wrangling denominations, but for one church, the Christian
church of Japan. Praise Grod, my brethren, for so many and such striking
proofs of the profit of the progress of His truth on the earth, and of the
essential righteousness and beauty of those principles of Christian brotherli-
ness, which have descended to us as a priceless heritage.
While considering these things to-day it behooves us to reiuember the noble
men, who first in this nation raised the standard of Christian union. As we
survey their work and history we must acknowledge our indebtedness to
their wisdom and foresight. They were pioneers, leaders of thought, born
almost a century in advance of their fellows, with all their strength of mental
endowment and moral insight that such terms imply. For it was much to
imagine and much more to proclaim the unity of Christian believers, when
all the Christian world was arrayed on sectarian lines and fighting the battle
of factional advantage. To look beyond the smoke of partisan conflict and
behold one church and one head of the church — one Master, and all Christian
brethren in Him, requii-ed men of devoted piety, of profound spiritual
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experience, of uttermost reverence for the Word of God, and supreme and
unswerving loj'alty to the person and teachings of Jesus.
Why, we may ask ourselves to-day, as we look out upon the perspective
of the century so nearly gone, has not our labor for the Redeemer been
crowned with larger visible tokens of success? Our principles have been
glorious; our zeal, devoted; our piety, unfeigned. Why then are not our
conferences numbered by the hundreds instead of tens, and our membership
by the millions instead of tens of thousands.
Possibly as we consider the problem some reasons may appear which will
permit us to retain our self respect and warrant us in looking more wiselj'
and courageously toward the future.
For one thing our fathers, who raised the standard of a free gospel in a
day when such a standard seemed a revolutionary innovation, encountered the
resistance with which society rewards the pioneers in moral and religious
reform. The natural conservation which clings to the interpretations and
expressions of a former time, rejected those heralds of the old faith, which
it despised as new, and turned them aside as enthusiasts and fanatical ; or
if not all that, then at least as visionaries, imagining for the church too
ideal and paradisaical a condition of affairs to be realized in this cold and
practical world. Doubtless many a good soul listened to the platform of our
fathers, admitted that it offered the ideal basis for Christian union and fel-
lowship, and then with a sigh fell back into the beaten track of a restricted
ecclesiastical relationship.
And there was further reason for the development of the denominations
already established, and our comparative littleness beside them in the power
of their accumulated wealth and influence. They already possessed the lead
in numbers, and were strengthened by the force of their organized life, and
so easily kept the lead they had taken; winning territory and holding it
against the feebler activities of a smaller body, which with scarcely any
organization to speak of and a narrow membership offered slight inducement
to such minds as are attracted by the visible insignia of riches and power.
And then possibly another occasion of the comparative paucity of results
effected by our people in the lines that statistics cover, may have been that
spirit of retiring modesty which we seem at times to have cultivated with
overmuch success. We have often been generous to others rather than our-
selves. We have assisted to erect churches for the denominations, when
our own meeting-houses have been left bare and unattractive. We have
given of our membership to swell the ranks of other denominations when
they have removed from places where we were strong to others where we
were weak. We have settled quite contentedly on some hillside, while
others more enterpri.sing have promptly taken possession of some town.
Call the roll of the churches to-day, and while j^ou will find that we have
been for the last thirty years making great progress in this regard, while we
have been entering and building up in the cities, while in cities here and
there, as here in Marion we have been erecting Christian sanctuaries which
are an honor to any communion or any town, you will also find other cities
where we have no representation in organic form.
Has it not been true, my brethren, that in this matter we have been
somewhat unfaithful to apostolic example? When Paul went forth on his
missionary journeys, if I can read the New Testament, he took ship and not
a canoe. He went directly to the cities, the centres of population, and not
into the wilderness. And does not this teach us that were he with us now
he would bid us go by railway-coach rather than by horseback, and appeal
to the people more from the opera houses and public halls and churches
rather than from the platform of a country school-house to a baker's dozen
of faithful saints?
As it appears to me the impressive lesson to us as a people from the
review of our century's accomi^lishments is this, that we owe it to ourselves
and to the world, for which we have in trust the divine message, to come
up out of the wilderness, to lift up an appeal where men are, and where
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we can be heard, and to so far overcome our constitutional modesty and
humility of disposition as to compel the cities and the centres of learning to
understand the beauty and divine simplicity of the faith which we have
accepted and profess.
And therefore it is our proposition that while we celebrate the Centennial
year of the adoption of the Christian name by appropriate exercises of
thanksgiving and historical reminiscence, we also celebrate it by inaugurat-
ing a special educational work, that we plan to build a national university
for the Christians which may help for reaching broader triumphs in the cen-
tury to come.
In this enterprise several objects are to be attained.
First, we desire to educate our young men, and to educate them our-
selves. In the matter of young men of native ability and intellectual
promise, we yield the palm to none. On our farms and in our schools we
have lads who possess all the promise and potency of Beecher's genius, of
Talmage's energy, of Meredith's straight-forwardness, of Philijis Brooks'
attractiveness. To make them peers of anj' preacher of the land these
need only the training and the chance. For this we should provide ; not
depending on the colleges and universities of other bodies to furnish crumbs
to our sparrows, and so teach them to feed from their hands, but rather
to feed our own sparrows and train them into aifection for ourselves.
The future of the Christians hinges to-day on the question, will they or
will they nut provide, and provide generously, for the education of their
young men?
And the second object in view is concentration. One cause for the lack
of courage sometimes experienced is lack of knowledge.
We have not yet discerned our own strength. We have not known our
riches in wealth or in men. We need some central point of gathering and
departure, such as would be afforded by a university for higher culture, in
Avhicli we could bring together the brightest and best minds of our com-
munion. In this manner there could bea unification of influences tending to
culture and to the creation of a centre of strong and healthful Christian
activity, the currents of which would presentl.y be felt in everj' church and
home that cares to acknowledge interest with us as a people.
And another object is employment. We need the churches and intelligent
laymen need to recognize the fact that we possess to-day a body of j^oung
men such as our people have never before known. We are congratulating
ourselves that this is the largest and most successful Convention we have
held. We can do this sincerely. There is ample basis for the congratula-
tion. But let none of us forget that somewhat of the success of aff'airs
already is due to the rising young ministers, many of whom are here, and
many of whom are not here, but who, here or elsewhere, are already in
number and culture a force that would be an honor to any denomination.
What, I may ask, do you intend to do with and for these young men?
Will the church continue to live on the old scale and restrict them to the
old methods? The question is its own answer. These live, earnest and
thoughtful young men must not be suffered to rest with idle hands. Each
should be fully occu|)ied according to his talent, and in such place as will
best develop his powers for God's glory and the advancement of the Christ-
ian Church. Some of them will be teachers, some writers, some students
and investigators.
If you afford them opportunities for labor they will labor for you. If
you neglect your opportunities they will labor, and possibly not with you.
Your obvious privilege it now is, while so many are anxiously interested in
the movement for higher education, to engage heartily in it, and with con-
secrated hand and purse, celebrate your Christian centennial with such pro-
gressive educational measures as will secure the energies of these noble young
men in active exercise in forwarding your mission, which is also the work of
Christ.
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In connection with his address, Rev. M. Summerbell, D.D., offered a
historical preamble and resolutions, to the effect that the second Sabbath in
January, 1894, be set apart as a day of centennial celebration ; that said
centennial day be observed by an effort to raise a fund for the establishment
and endowment of a distinctively Christian university in some central locality,
to be hereafter designated; that the funds raised be paid into the hands of
the Secretary of the Convention, and by him transferred to the Treasurer of
the Convention, not to be disbursed except under direct authorization of the
Convention. The resolutions were discussed favorably at great length, and
the following sums were pledged for the establishment of the university :
Gr. W. Morrow pledged $100, N. Quick pledged to be one of one hundred
men to give $1000 each, J. G-. Bishop, $100 , D. E. Millard, $100 for him-
self, and $100 for his wife ; T. W. Howard, $100 ; Myron Tyler, $100 ; J. B.
Hann, $100 ; W. Gr. Moulton, $100 ; A. H. Morrill, $200. The resolutions
were laid on the table, and made the special order for this evening at half-
past seven.
Moved that the Committee on Finance be instructed to report a plan for
securing the deficit of the Secretary's salary as soon as possible. Carried.
Adjourned with benediction by llev. J. S. Maxwell.
J. J. Summerbell, D. A. Long,
Secretary. President.
October 11, 1890, 7.40 p.m.
The Convention was called to order by the President. Singing. Prayer
by Rev. H. Y. Rush.
Rev. I. H. Coe was called to the chair.
Rev. Mr. Pardee and Rev. Mr. Collins, local pastors, were introduced to
the Convention.
The minutes were read, corrected and approved.
The resolutions concerning the centennial celebration of the origin of the
Christian movement in America were taken from the table. An amend-
ment, offered by Rev. T. M. McWhinney, D.D., that donations on the day
of the centennial celebration be taken also from individuals, was carried.
Rev. O. J. Wait moved to amend that all moneys be deposited by the Treas-
urer in a savings bank or safely, invested. The discussion on the university
was continued by many brethren, and the following pledges were made :
Rev. B. Mason, $100; S. Q. Helfinstine, $100; Rev. J. B. Weston
pledged to pay one five-hundreth part of five hundred thousand dollars, or
one million, or one million and a half; Rev. D. E. Millard changed his
former pledge and pledged of five hundred thousand dollars five hundred,
and of one million dollars one thousand ; Rev. T. M. McWhinney pledged
$1000 ; W. T. Warbinton, $500 ; C. W. Choate, $100 per year until the 1894
convention ; President G. R. Hammond, Ph.D., $100; Mrs. B. A. Denney,
$100; Rev. D. E. Millard changed his pledge to the following: $1500 if
two millions were raised ; Mrs. C. V. Strickland, $100 ; H. Y. Rush, $50
for himself and $50 for a friend ; George E. Hoar, $250 for himself and
$250 for his wife; Byron R. Long, $100; G. W. Shane, $100; S. S.
230 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
Newhouse, $100; M. 0. Adams, $500; C. W. Garoiitte, $50 for himself
and $50 for his wife ; J. 0. Elwell, $100 ; J. S. Frost, North Rush, N. Y.,
to be one of one hundred to give $100, one-half to go to the endowment
fund; J. P. Watson, $100; Mrs. E. G. Gustin, $100, and $100 for Mrs.
and "Georgie" Mackey ; J. W. Orr, $125 for himself and $125 for his
wife ; W. H. Orr, conditionally, on being sjjared one year, $20 ; two years,
$40; three years, $60; four years, $80; five years, $100; Mrs. O. H.
Keller, $200; Sister P. A. Hall, $100; W. S. Long, on condition of receiv-
ing general help for Elon College, $500; J. F. Tlllery, $100; Z. L. Sher-
man, $100 ; M. Summerbell, $100 ; a friend of J. F. iSurnett, $100.
Rev. D. A. Long, D.D., moved to refer the resolutions to the committee
on education. Carried.
Adjourned with benediction by Rev. W. T. Warbinton.
J. J. Summerbell, D. A. Long,
Secretary. President.
Oct. 13, 1890, 9 A.M.
The Convention was called to order by the President. Praj'er was ofiered
by Rev. D. M. Helfenstine.
The minutes were read and approved.
On motion of Rev. B. Mason the report of the committee on organiza-
tion was taken from the table. The report of the special committee was
accepted.
On motion of Prof Weston Article 5 was laid upon the table. The first
paragraph of Article 6 was postponed indefinitely, and the article as thus
amended, was carried. After various motions, with reference to Article 7,
the whole article was referred back to the committee on organization, and
immediately the committee reported, recommending the omission of the last
clause. The article was then adopted. Articles 8, 9 , 10, and 11 were adopted.
On the consideration of Article 12, it was moved that pastors take collections
to remunerate the Christian Publishing Association for the printing of the
matter concerning the support of the ministry, referred to in the article.
Rev. D. A. Long moved to lay the amendment upon the table. It was car-
ried, and the whole report was laid upon the table.
Adjourned.
J. J. Summerbell, D. A. Long,
Secretary. President.
October 13, 1890, 2.30 p.m.
The Convention was called to order by the President.
The report of the committeee on finance was ofi'ered, requesting the
churches to contribute $2 apiece toward the deficit of the Secretary's
salary. The report, together with an amendment of Dr. Weston, was lost.
Rev, J. G. Bishop moved to take the pledges for the indebtedne.ss of the
Secretary's ofiice. Carried.
Rev. G. B. Merritt, President of the New England Convention pledged
$250 for New England. The New York Eastern Conference, through its
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President, A. H. Morrill, pledged $150. The Erie Conference pledged $25,
through Rev. B. Mason. The New Jersey Conference pledged $75, through
Rev. C. A. Beck. The New York Western Conference pledged $1S, by
Rev. S. Q. Helfinstine. The Central Illinois Conference pledged $25, by
Deacon I. L. Lefever. The Northwestern Indiana Conference pledged $10,
by Rev. C. V. Strickland. Rev. M. W. Borthwick pledged the New York
Southern Conference $20. The Michigan Conference pledged $25, through
Rev. E. IMudge. Eel River Conference pledged $25, by Rev. J. J. Cope-
land. The Merora, Indiana, Church pledged $15, by Rev. E. A. DeVore.
The Miami Conference, by its President Rev. C. W. Choate, pledged $150.
Rev. A. Dunlap pledged $5. Rev. G. D. Black, pledged $5. The North
Carolina Conference (.colored), pledged $5, through Prof. H. E. Long. The
Eastern Va. Conference (colored), pledged $5, by Rev. S. A. Howell. Rev.
W. Morrow pledged $5. The Southern Ohio Conference pledged $40,
through Rev. C. W, Garoutte. G. E. Hoar pledged $50. The Richland
Union Conference pledged $10, by Rev. J. H. McNees, Rev. W. B. Gol-
den pledged $10. Nathan Quick pledged $10. The Eastern Indiana Con-
ference pledged the last $50 of the indebtedness by its President, Rev. S.
W. Bennett. Rev. C. A. Williams pledged $5. Rev. G. W. Shane pledged $20.
The Ohio Conference pledged $10, by W. P. Chace. Rev. B. A. Cooper,
for the Ray's Hill Conference, pledged $10. The Des Moines Conference
pledged $5, through Rev. J. 0. Elwell. The New York Central Confer-
ence, through Dr. G. R. Hammond, pledged $20. Rev. M. Summerbell,
D.D., pledged $5. Rev. M. Harrod pledged $5. Mrs. Sallie Smith pledged
$5. The Northwestern Ohio Conference pledged $40, through Rev. D.
Lepley. Charles Cook pledged $5. The Mt. Vernon Conference pledged $5.
A motion that the Secretary's salary and expenses be first paid out of the
funds of the Convention before the distribution for other purposes is made,
was lost.
Rev. S. S. Newhouse offered the following resolution which was carried :
Resolved, That as ministers and members of the American Christian Con-
vention, we will see to it hereafter that there shall be no discrimination as
against or in favor of any single collection.
The Women's Board of Home Missions, through Miss Ella Keifer, re-
ported as follows :
REPORT OF THE WOMAN'S BOARD FOR HOME MISSIONS OF
THE AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
At a meeting of thirty ladies in attendance at the A. C. C. , in Marion,
Ind. , October 11, 1890, "The Woman's Board for Home Missions of the A.
C. C." was organized with the following officers: President, Rev. Mary
Strickland; Vice-President, Mrs. 0. H. Keller; Rec. Secretary, Miss C. Ella
Keifer ; Cor. Secretary, Mrs. J. P. Watson ; Treasurer, Mrs. D. A. Long.
Mrs. T. A. Jones, of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. E. K. Bishop were chosen as
members of the Execu|,ive Committee.
CONSTITUTION.
Art. I. This organization shall be known as the Woman's Board of Home
Missions of the A. C. C.
Art. II. The object of this Board shall be to raise funds for the promo-
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tion of the home mission work in connection with the A. C. C. , and to in-
crease the missionary spirit in all our churches, especiallj^ among the women.
Art. III. The officers of this Board shall consist of a President, A^ice-
President, Recoi'ding Secretary', Coi'responding' Secretary, and Treasurer,
who shall perform the duties usually devolving upon the officers in similar
organizations ; and they shall hold office for four years.
Art. IV. The five officers, named in Art. 3, together with two others
chosen by this Board, shall constitute the Executive Committee, who shall
have the general oversight of the business, and shall help by correspondence
or otherwise, to organize auxiliary societies in all our churches. A majority
shall constitute a quorum.
Art. V. Any woman may become a member of this Board by signing
the Constitution and paying into its treasury one dollar per year.
Art. VI. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds and shall
pay out the same only on the order of the President and Corresponding Sec- '
retary. Except so much as is necessary for the current expenses of the
Board, all moneys shall be used for home mission work, under the direction
of the Mission Board of the A. C. C.
Art. VII. The Quadrennial meeting of this Board shall be held at the
same time and place with the quadrennial meeting of the A. C. C. This
Board shall also hold an annual meeting at such time and place as the
Executive Committee may appoint. The President shall have power to
call extra meetings whenever, in her judgment, it maybe deemed necessary.
Art. VIII. This Constitution may be altered or amended by a vote of
two-thirds of the members present at any regular meeting.
On motion of Rev. A. Dunlap, the report was accepted, and the Board was
received as auxiliary to the American Christian Convention.
Voted to i^roceed to the election of officers.
The committee on nominations reported as follows, and the various per-
sons mentioned, were elected by ballot to the respective offices named:
For President, D. A. Long. For Secretary, J. J. Sunimerbell. For Sec-
retary of Missions, J. Gr. Bishop. For Secretary of Education, M. Sum-
merbell. For Secretary of Treasury, F. A. Palmer. For Seci'etary • of
Sunday Schools, J. F. Burnett. For Secretary of Publishing Department,
H. J. iDuckworth. For Vice-Presidents, I. H. Coe, J. P. Barrett, O. T.
Wyman, C. W. (raroutte, C. I. Deyo, C. Deweese, L. Fordyce. For Trustees,
C. A. Tillinghast, N. W. Crouse, A. Savage, M. 0. Adams, Isaac Hewitt, O.
H. Keller, D. M. Helfenstine, A. Godley. Board of Control of Frank-
linton School: C. A. Beck, C. W. Graroutte. J. P. Daugherty, W. W. Staley,
J. F. Ullery. Missionary Board : W. T. Warbinton, Mrs. E. K. Bishop, A.
Dunlap, C. W. Choate.
The following resolution offered by Rev. D. M. Helfinstine was adopted :
Resolced, That this Convention set apart, at least, one-half hour for the
purpose of having the cause in the West represented.
The Secretary of the Convention reported the organization of the Corre-
spondence College, and the Correspondence College was accepted and
approved ; and the committee on nominations instructed to report a Board
of control for it.
President Gr. R. Hammond, of the committee on education, reported, and
the report was recommitted with instructions to add a resolution concerning
the university that there shall be no contracting of expenses or obligations
unless money is previously secured with which to pay them.
Adjourned.
J. J. SUMMERBELL, D. A. LONG,
Secretary. President.
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The Convention was called to order.
Rev. J. A. Mace moved to make the report of the committee on missions
the order of the day, immediately on assembling to-night. Carried.
The report of the committee on organization was taken from the table.
Articles twelve and thirteen were adopted. For the committee upon prepar-
ing a form of deed for church property, the following persons were appointed :
Ex-Speaker Keifer, J. M. Moring, and Volney Miller. Articles fourteen,
fifteen and sixteen were adopted, with an amendment to article sixteen
making January 1st the beginning of the official and fiscal year of the Con-
vention. Article sixteen was adopted, and the report, as a whole, was
adopted, being amended to read, with rearrangement as to numbers, as
follows :
Your Committee on Organization, appointed by the Executive Board at
its meeting at the Secretary's office, Philadelphia, on May 15, 1890, beg
leave to report as follows :
We believe that the results of the adoption of the report of the similar
committee at the New Bedford Convention have been beneficial to the cause
of Christ.
We therefore recommend that the measures adopted at that session be still
further pursued, with certain additions and modifications suggested by ex-
perience and otherwise, as follows :
We recommend the adoption of the following :
1. That all general work undertaken by our people be placed under the
direction of the American Christian Convention, and subject to the super-
vision of the officers thereof.
2. That all our churches and ministers be expected to take four collections
annually for the following purposes : 1. Education. 2. Home Missions. 3.
Foreign Missions. 4. American Christian Convention.
3. That the collection for education be taken, as nearly as possible, on the
second Sunday in March ; for home missions on the second Sunday in June;
for foreign missions, on the second Sunday in September; for the Conven-
tion, on the second Sunday in December.
4. That in these quai'terly collections the churches be re(iuested to con-
tribute a sum at least equal to ten cents per member.
5. That the Missionary Department of the Convention be hereby required
to furnish aid only to such churches and ministers as give faithful heed to
to the calls of this Convention ; and that, in addition to the recommenda-
tions of the various conferences, or their executive boards, applicants to the
missionary department for aid, except churches in tlie first year of their
organization or reorganization, be required to send to the board the receipts
of the Secretary of the Convention as vouchers for having contributed to the
Quadrennial collections.
6. That we request and shall expect universal co-operation of all churches
and ministers in the plans and recommendations of this Convention, and we
recommend that each minister be questioned publicly at each session of his
conference as to the results of his presentation of the work.
7. That a special committee be appointed to revise and simplify the blank
forms already adopted by the committt>e on blanks, and that these be recom-
mended for uniform adoption, so as to facilitate co-operation in the compila-
tion of statistics, reports, and practical work.
8. That the territory of this convention be divided into seven districts as
follows :
1. New England.
2. The South.
3. New York, with New Jersej', Pennsylvania, and Ontario.
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4. Ohio, with Kentucky.
5. Indiana, Illinois and peninsular Michigan.
6. Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska and the Northwest.
7. Kansas, Missouri and the Southwest.
That, where it has not already been done, conventions or associations be
organized in each of these districts for the purpose of unifying, strengthen-
ing and directing the general interests of the work within such districts.^
9. That we request and expect the vai*ious conventions or associations,
conferences and churches, to use their influence and, if necessary, means of
discipline, to obtain regular contributions from churches and their members,
according to our "rule of faith and practice,"* for the support of the
ministry and for the work of the Convention.
10. That it is the sense of this Convention that neglect or refusal on the
part of a church to fulfill punctiliously its contract with its minister, or to
take the regular collections of the Convention ; or on the part of a member
to contribute equitably to these purposes, is a stain upon Christian character
which all proper influences should be used to jirevent or remove.
11. That the officers of the various conferences and the clerks of the
churches be notified by the Secretary of the Convention of this action of the
Convention ; that a committee be appointed to write, and the Christian
Publishing Association be requested to print gratuitously for the Convention,
a sufficient number of copies of an essay on the Bible doctrine of the support
of the ministry, to furnish each church member with a copy ; and that the
Secretary of the Convention furnish each church clerk or pastor with a suffi-
cient supply for his church ; and that the officers of the various conferences
ascertain at the annual sessions whether the local churches agitate properly
on this subject.
12. We recommend that in the organization of churches, and the recep-
tion of them into our conferences, special pains to be taken to enforce the duty
of co-operation in all measures of our general work for the cause of Christ.
That this may be systematically done, there needs to be close and active
organization in the churches, such as is suggested in J. P. Daugherty's
"Helping Hand," remembering that "the righteous enterprises " of a
church embrace giving heed to the benevolent calls of this Convention.
13. We recommend that a committee be appointed to prepare a form of
deed for church property, whereby such property may be held in trust by
the American Christian Convention, for the use of our churches, with the
proviso that, whenever such church shall become extinct, or cease to hold
religious services in such property for a definite term of time, the property
may be legally disposed of for the benefit of the American Christian Conven-
tion ; and that, whenever any real estate is obtained for church purposes,
unless some provision similar to this already exists in behalf of some confer-
ence or other legal body representing our general interests, such churches be
requested and advised to have the deeds made according to this form.
That in states where it can be done, legislation be sought whereby, if any
of our churches, holding property become extinct or cease for a definite time
to occupy the property for the uses designed, such property shall by law
revert to some legal body of the denomination, to be held or disposed of
for the benefit of our general interests.
14. That the Secretary of this Convention be authorized and required to
act as our general agent in seeking to make eff"ective all departments of our
general work. It shall be his duty to urge the taking of the annual col-
lections provided for in this report, and of making a tabulated report of the
statistics of district conventions, of conferences, and of the amount of
money collected from each. He shall keep an account of all the disburse-
ments of means appropriated by the executive board. While his office shall
« See the following Scriptures : Lu. 10 : 4. Lu. 10 : 7. 1 Tim. 5:18. 1 Cor. 9 :
4, 7, 9-11, 13-14. Gal. 6:6. 2 Cor. 11 : 7-8. 2 Cor. 12 : 13. Matt. 23: 23.
MINUTES. 235
be in some central city, and his work done largely by correspondence, he will
be expected to attend, as far as convenient, the various conventions and con-
ferences, and urge by his presence, as well as by his pen, the hearty co-oper-
ation of all our people in all of their church work. His expenses and salary
shall be provided for by the executive board.
15. The Secretary shall notify all ordained ministers and all clerks of
Christian churches of the quadrennial calls, and such other persons as he
finds accustomed to liberality in such ways. When he sends out notice of
the home mission calls he shall also address the superintendents of the
Sunday schools.
16. That the Convention present the following points to the various con-
ferences of our brotherhood, requesting the conferences to adopt at least, as
high a standard as this for all future applicants for ordination to the work of
the gospel ministry :
1. Recommendation from some church of the .... Christian Conference
(or Assembly), at to moral character, native talent and aptness to teach.
2. A good English education ; especially in English grammar, and the
proper use of the English language.
3. Some study of theology under a teacher, embracing especially biblical
literature ; or a course of reading prescribed by his or her conference ; or,
what is preferable, a regular course in an institution for that purpose.
4. An examination by conference committee as to fitness, according to
the above standard.
17. The official and fiscal year of the Convention shall begin on the first
of January.
18. We recommend that this report be carried out in the spirit of charity,
without making it a means of oppression, or usurping authority over God's
heritage ; but as a means of instruction and incentive to organic co-operation.
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D. A. Long,
President.
J. J. SUMMERBELL,
Secretary.
7.30 P.M., October 13, 1890.
The Convention was called to order by the President. Singing. Prayer
by Mrs. C. D. Ellis.
The minutes were read and approved.
Rev. M. W. Borthwick was appointed a committee on blanks, alluded
to in the report of the Committee on Organization.
Rev. J. B. Weston was appointed a committee to prepare an essay on
the support of the ministrj', alluded to in the same report.
Voted to take from the table the report of the committee on missions.
Under the subject of " H(mie Work " the first and second items on call were
read, referring to the union of the North and South, the continuance of Rev.
C. J. Jones, D.D., as General Evangelist, and the establishment of a me-
morial church at Norfolk, Virginia. These items were extensivelj' debated.
Rev. E. A. DeVore, A.M., off"ered the following, as a substitute for items 1
and 2 of the home work part of the report :
236 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
Substitute for Recommendations 1 and 2.
That we approv^e the effort to organize a memorial church at Norfolk,
Virginia, under the direction of the Eastern Virginia Conference, with Rev.
C. J. Jones as the present minister ; and that the Mission Board be requested
to aid this work for this fiscal year by an appropriation not to exceed $800.
The substitute of Rev. E. A. DeVore was adopted. Items 3 and 4 were
adopted. For the fifth item of the report, of a "cautionary" nature. Rev.
J. B. Weston ofi'ered the following as a substitute, which was adopted :
"5. That we approve the rules adopted by the Mission Board for their
guidance in appropriations; and advise the continuance of similar caution."
The item of the report concerning the establishment of a cottage at the
World's Fair ground in 1893 was postponed indefinitely. The amendment of
Rev. P. L. Ryker was adopted as follows :
We recommend that the Mission Department take steps, as soon as prac-
ticable, to establish a Christian Church in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana.
The whole report was then adopted as a whole, as amended, as follows :
Your Committee on Missions beg leave to report as follows :
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
1st. Recognizing the good and acceptable work done by our foreign mission-
aries, now in the field, we recommend that earnest efforts be made by our
churches and conferences to give them a liberal supj)ort.
2d. We most heartily commend the work of the Women's Board of For-
eign Missions to the brotherhood, and urge a hearty co-operation with them
in their earnest and successful efforts.
3d. We would urge the necessity of a more liberal contribution from the
churches, that the present force in the foreign mission field may be well
sustained.
HOME WORK.
1st. That we approve the efi"ort to organize a memorial church in Norfolk,
Virginia, under the direction of the Eastern Virginia Conference, with Rev.
C. J. Jones as the present minister, and that the Mission Board be requested
to aid this work, for this fiscal year, by an appropriation not to exceed $800.
2d. That the brotherhood at large be requested to aid in the erection of a
memorial temple at that place.
3d. We also recommend that the Secretary of Missions be authorized and
instructed to edit and publish a paper, to be devoted to the interests of the
mission work: but if this is not deemed practicable, that one number of the
monthly Sunday- School Herald be made a missionary number.
4th. That we approve the rules adopted by the Mission Board for their
guidance in appropriations, and advise the continuance of similar caution.
5th. We recommend that the mission department take stejis, as soon as
practicable, to establish a Christian church in the city of Indianapolis,
Indiana.
All of which is respectfullj' submitted.
H. Y. Rush,
J. A. Mace,
C. V. Strickland,
Col. a. Savage,
Myron Tyler.
Rev. A. H. Morrill, of the Committee on Nominations, reported a board
of control for the Correspondence College, which was adopted, as follows:
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M. Summerbell, ex officio, J. B. Weston, G. E. Hammond, D. A. Long,
L. J. Aldricli. J). M. I'lelfenstine, W. S. Long, C. J. Jones, A. Dunlap, S.
S. Newhouse. And for President of the Correspondence College, E,ev.
Martyn Summerbell, D.D., Ph.D.
Rev. 8. S. Newhouse offered the following resolution, which was adopted :
Resohed, That the American Christian Convention request the conferences
of the L^nited States and Canada to bring the Correspondence College, under
the presidency of Rev. M. Summerbell, before their bodies, and recommend
it to the brethren who need its benefits, and otherwise aid it by their means.
Rev. S. S. Newhoiise moved to reconsider the report of the Committee on
Nominations, with reference to the board of control of Franklinton Christian
Institute. Rev. Byron Long was elected in jilace of Rev. J. P. Daugherty.
The report as a whole was adopted.
Adjourned, with singing of the hymn on union, composed by Rev. D. E.
Millard, and the benediction by Rev. Mrs. C. V. Strickland.
J. J. Summerbell, D. A. Long,
Secretary. President.
9 A.M., October 14, 1890.
The Convention was called to order, and the scriptures were read by the
President, Rev. D. A. Long, D.D. Prayer was offered, and remarks were
made, by Rev. J. W. Wellons.
The minutes were read and approved.
Rev. D. iNL Ilelfenstine moved to devote the next thirty minutes to the
trans-Mississippi work. Carried. Rev. D. M. Helfenstine introduced Rev.
W. B. Golden, wh.o addressed the Convention in a deeply effective manner on
the importance and success of the western work.
Rev. M. W. Borthwick, appointed a committee on blanks, reported, and
after discussion the report was adopted as follows:
Your committee would respectfully report, recommending
(1) That blanks be furnished by the Secretary of the Convention for con-
ference committees to make a tabulated report of churches and Sunday-
schools to the conferences ; the blanks to correspond with the church and
Sunday-school blanks.
(2) That the present blanks remain as they are, except the following
changes ;
In the clurrch report. — Strike out, in the questions concerning numbers,
the first three questions, and the fifth, sixth and seventh, and add the ques-
tion to begin with, number reported Icist year ; and add the question to close
with, vidue of cJmrch property.
In the Sunday-school report. — Strike out the question as to the "number
of teachers."
(3) That both blanks be reduced in size.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
M. W. Borthwick,
Committee.
[Note by Secretary. — These changes make these two blanks read, as to
matter, as follows:]
238 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
CHURCH REPORT.
Report of the Christian cliurch at , county of , State of
to the Christian conference or assembly, for the year ending .
The name of the pastor
His post-office address
The name of the clerk
His post-office addi'ess
The name of the Sunday-school superintendent
His post-office address
Number reported last year
Total additions
Total losses for the j^ear
The present number of members of the church
Number baptized during the year
How often do you have communion
How often do j'ou have preaching
How often do you have prayer-meeting
What was the amount paid your pastor on salary
What was paid for building or repairing church propertj^
AVhat was the amount paid for conference work, or for conference fund
What was the amount contributed for education (quadrennial call)
What was the amount contributed for home missions (quadrennial call)
What was the amount contributed for foreign missions (quadrennial call)
What was the amount contributed for American Christian Convention (quad-
rennial call)
What sum was paid by the church for other purposes away from home
What is the number of members who contribute regularly to the support of
the gospel ? (This question does not refer to gifts in the collection bas-
kets, but only to those that are regular and stated.)
How many members of the church are known to contribute nothing to the
support of the gospel
Value of church property.
Names of delegates
Po you wish to have the conference next j'ear
Remark. — The church is allowed delegates for every mem-
bers, and one for the fractional part of .
SUNDAY SCHOOL REPORT.
Report of the Christian Sunday-school at , county of , State
of , to the conference or assembly, for the year ending .
Name of superintendent
His post-office address
Number of officers
Number of classes
Number of pupils enrolled
Total number in the school
Average attendance
Number of conversions during the year
Number of months held in the year
Number of volumes in library'
Name and number of Sundaj'-school papers taken
Number quarterlies taken
Amount of money raised during the j'ear
Do you have teachers' meetings
Secretary.
Address
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Rev. J. P. Watson was elected a member of the Missionaiy Board in place
of Mrs. Emily K. Bishop, resigned.
Rev. P. L. Ryker, of the committee on finance, offered the following
report, which was adopted :
Your Finance Committee beg leave to report in the matter of deficit on
salary of President of Corresiiondence CDlleuc. that in the opinion of your
committee it is the province of the board nf control to devise ways and
means, and operate them through the established channels, and we hereby
respectfully refer the matter to said board.
C. W. GrAROUTTE,
P. L. Ryker,
W. W. Staley.
Rev. J. B. Weston, D.D. , of the committee on christian union, offered
the following report :
Your Committee on Christian Union appointed for this session beg leave
to report :
1. Your committee deems that the consummation of the reunion between
our brethren North and South, and with our " Christian Union " brethren
marks an epoch in our denomination which calls for our devoutest thanks-
giving to Grod and new consecration to this cause.
2. Several letters and communications have been referred to your com-
mittee, which give happy indications that the spirit of Christian union is
not limited to public conventions.
3. We recommend the proposition of the President's report to issue a
general circular-letter, setting forth our desire for Christian union in any
feasible way.
4. We recommend the continuance of a committee on Christian union
for the four years until the next quadrennial session.
J. B. Weston,
A. H. Morrill,
C. A. TiLLINGHAST.
J). E. Millard.
Action was here taken on the committee on Christian union recom-
mended ; but it was afterward reconsidered.
Rev. C. A. Tillinghast offered the following, which was adopted :
Besolred, That we request the Executive Board of this Convention, in
making preparations for its next session, to arrange for the seating of dele-
gates by conferences and states.
We recommend also that our conferences and state associations inaugurate
a similar s}'stem.
Voted on motion by Rev. J. B. Weston, D.D., that the Executive Board
take into consideration the placing of a cottage at the World's Fair.
Adjourned.
J. J. Summerbell, D. A. Long,
Secretary. President.
11.
The Convention was called to order by the President.
Rev. G. R. Hammond, of the committee on education, reported the
resolution concerning the centennial celebration of the Christian movement,
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and, after various motions and discussions, on motion of A. H. Morrill, the
whole report with the motions was referred back to the committee. The
committee was instructed on motion of Kev. E. A. DeVore, to "arrange that
final action be not taken concerning location of the university without con-
sulting the American Christian Convention."
Adjourned with benediction by Rev. W. T. Warbinton and the doxology.
J. J. SUMMERBELL, D. A. LoNG,
Secretary. President.
2. P.M. Oct. 14, 1890.
The Convention was called to order by the President. Prayer was offered
by Rev. D. W. Moore.
The minutes were read, corrected, and approved.
Professor G. R. Hammond, Ph.D., of the committee on education,
offered the report which had been recommitted to the committee and it was
adopted as follows :
Your committee on education respectfully report as follows :
Conscious that our cause will grow only as we advance to the front, and
as we have skilled leaders to direct us, therefore we recommend the follow-
ing two principles as our basis of action as a denomination :
1. Missions and education are essentials to our life and material progress.
2. Systematic and liberal donations are vital to missions and education.
We would also recommend that for the coming three years special effort
be made to put our existing educational institutions on a firm financial basis,
and that all the churches and conferences be requested to co-operate to this
end.
2. That in the division of the educational collection a lai-ger proportion be
given to the Christian Correspondence College.
3. That the matter pertaining to the deficit of the President of the
Christian Correspondence College be referred to the Committee on Finance.
4. That we heartily concur in the recommendations of the President of
this Convention and Secretary of the Educational Department, and there-
fore recommend the adoption of the resolution submitted by the latter as
follows :
Whereas, Nearly a century has now elapsed since the movement in
America toward a purely Biblical and unsectarian form of the Christian
faith was inaugurated by our brethren in Virginia and the Carolinas, New
England, and Kentucky : and
Whereas, The Rev. Rice Haggard, in the year 1794, in the body at that
time known as Republican Methodists assembled at Lebanon, A^a., offered
a resolution setting forth the name Christian as a sufficient and Biblical
name for the followers of Ciirist, which resolution and name were adopted
by said body ; and
Whereas, In this age of enlightenment and liberal learning it is of the
utmost importance to the life and success of any religious organization that
it provide in a generous way for the education of its youth, and especially
of such zealous persons as purpose to enter the ministry ; therefore
Resolved, That throughout the churches in affiliation with the American
Christian Convention, the second Sabbath of January, 1894, be set apart as
a day of centennial celebration in commemoration of the adoption by the
churches of the Christian name, and that the said centennial day be ob-
served by suitable special exercises, and_by_ sermons from the pulpit, histor-
ical or otherwise, explanatory of the principles of the Christians.
Resolved, That said centennial day be further observed by the effort to
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raise a fund by large and generous collections in all the churches, said fund
to be applied to the establishment and endowment of a distinctive^^ Chris-
tian university in some central locality to be thereafter designated.
JResuh-ed, That the collections for the Centennial University Fund raised
under authority of these resolutions, be ])aid as other funds into the hands
of the Secretarj^ of the Convention, and by him be passed into the custody
of the Treasurer, who shall invest the same as a special fund for the uni-
versity establishment and endowment, not to be disbursed except under
direct authorization of the Convention.
5. That the Eev. T. M. McWhinney, D.D.,be appointed agent of the
proposed university, and that Rev. M. Summerbell. D.D., Ph.D., and Rev.
D. A. Long, D.D. , L.L.D., be associated with him as a special committee
to canvass our entire territory in behalf of said university, to raise funds,
and proposals for its location, all donations, bequests, etc., to be held as the
property of the American Christian Convention, to which body this com-
mittee shall report at its next session.
6. Said committee shall incur no expense to the Convention except by
the direction of its Executive Board.
Gr. R. Hammond, Chairman,
E. MUDGE,
Alva H. Morrill.
Rev. Mr. Pardee, pastor of a Disciple Church in the city of Marion, was
introduced to the Convention, and addressed the body in a fraternal manner.
His paper was requested for publication in the Herald of Gospel Llhertjj,
and has been so published.
The following resolution, offered by J. J. Summerbell, was adopted :
Resolved, That no action of the Executive Board of the American Christ-
ian Convention shall be based on any vote taken by correspondence, when
there is any negative vote.
The following resolution, offered by Rev. M. Summerbell, D.D., was
adopted :
Resolved, That this Convention expresses its cordial appreciation of the
memorial presented to it by the Rev. Mr. Pardee, and of the sweet Christian
spirit manifested therein, and that it re-asserts its anxious desire for an early
union with all servants of the Lord Jesus.
Rev. Byron Long offered the following as the final report of the commit-
tee on the roll, and it was adopted, the information being given, that, of guests
from abroad, thei'e were 510 persons present in all :
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ROLL.
Presidents of State Associations.— B.ev. C. W. (raroutte, Ohio ; O. T.
Wyman, New York; Robert Harris, Illinois.
Presidents of Colleges.— D. M. Helfinstine, Le Grand, Iowa; D. A. Long,
Antioch, Ohio ; J. B. Weston, Stanfordville, N. Y. ; L. J. Aldrich, Union
Christian. Ind.; Martvn Summerbell, C. C. C; G. R. Hammond, Starkey,
N. Y.; W. S. Lonff, Elon, J. F. Ullerv, Franklinton, N. C.
Presidents of Conferences.—'Key. C. W. Choate, Miami, O.; A\ . P. CJiase,
O.; S. McNeeiv, N.W. Ind.; J. E. Bruce, Pasamaquoddy ; Charles A. Beck,
New Jersey; AlvaH. Morrill, New York Eastern ; J. W. Sellers, Eel River ;
C. I. Devo, Michigan ; A. H. Bennett, Southern Ind. : C. A. Williams,
Central 0.; S. W. Bennett, E. Ind.; D. Lepley, N. Western 0.; C. W.
Garoutte, Southern 0.; J, R. Wrisht, Southern Wabash, 111.; I. L.
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Lefever, Central 111.; S. Q. Helfinstine, Western N. Y.; B. Mason, Erie,
Pa. ; Martin Buroker, Richland Union ; M. W. Borthwick, Southern N.
Y. ; T. L. Stafford, Miami Reserve, Ind. ; Gr. W. Long, Spring Lake, 0.
Regular DeI;EGAtes.
Miami Ohio Conference.— J. G. Bishop, Mrs. E. K. Bishop, S. W.
Ullery, S. S. Newhouse, W. T. Warbinton, C. C. Phillips, Mi.ss Ella
Keifer, F. Strait, Volnev Miller, Thomas A. Worley, Mrs. K. M. Judy,
Mrs. C. D. Ellis, J. W. Weeks, B. R Vaughn, B. R. Long, H. Y. Rush,
John Ward, M. 0- Adams, T. M. McWhinney, G. E. Merrill, W. H. Orr,
James Maple, N. Del McReynolds, Gr. D. Black.
North Western Ohio Conference.— C J. Hance, Gr. B. Garner, 1. N.
Bushong, A. Noffsinger, Mr. Charles Martin, T. G. Williams, G. R. Mell,
M. B. Wheeler, A. Place, L. Gander.
Eaufern Indiana Conference. — J. C. Kitchell, John Moss, J. CI Kersh-
ner, Rebecca Kershner, B. A. Denney, W. L. Lundy, I. V. D. R. Johnson,
O. Cummins, vS. B. Haves, Fred Stovenour, 0. S. Green, J. H. Cummins,
Ira Denney, J. R. Cortiier, J. C. Bennett, S. W. Bennett, C. W. Chenne-
worth, J. S. Hawkins, R. P. Arrich, J. T. Newhouse, Ida Morris, Mrs.
Anna Coates, I). S. Davenport, F. P. Hawk.
Neiv York Eastern Conference. — Mrs. A. E. Weston, Geo. W. Morrow,
Phillip Couchman, H. Lizzie Halley, Warren Hathaway, D.D., C L. Jack-
son.
New Jersey Conference. — Caroline Foreman, Emma Godley, N. W. Crouse,
J. J. Summerbell.
Southern Wabash III Conference. — M. V. Hathaway, J. M. Carmean,
J. M. Plunkett.
Western Michigan and North Ind. Conference. — V. R. Miller.
Central III. Conference. — I. Holoway, G. W. Draper, J. Alexander Clapp,
•I. T. Lear, W. M.Ealey.
Northwestern Ind. Conference. — W. Y. Winegardner, K. E. West, C. V.
Strickland, John Pierson, Mrs. Mary A. Strickland, J. N. Hess.
Ohio Central Conference. — S. A. Hutchinson, H. H. Holverstott, B. H.
Chrisman.
Erie, Pa., Conference. — A. L. Ferguson, Myron Tyler, Z. L. Sherman,
Mrs. Z. L. Sherman.
Raifs Hill Conference. — B. A. Cooper, McDaniel Howsare.
Soiithern Ohio Conference.— B. T. Drake, Flora Thompson, C. T. Park,
E. A. DeVore, J. P. Daugherty, Mrs. M. A. McKinnev, J. F. Burnett, R.
H. McDaniel, A. S. Henderson, S. P. Morris, Phillip Wolf, J. J. Goslin.
Western Ind. Conference.— ¥. P. Trotter, J. 0. Parr, R. H. Gott, P. L.
Ryker, J. B. Harm, E. D. Simmons, D. Powell, Jeremiah Mote, A. H-
Bowers, John S. Maxwell, Nathaniel Quick, J. D. Thomas, T. M. Meeker.
Richland Union Conference. — John Jewell, J. H. McNees.
iMt. Vernon 0. Conference. — Albert Dunlap, I. J. Manville, Martha M.
Dunlap.
Michigan Christian Conference.— D. E. Millard, Mrs. D. E. Millard, C.
E. Watson, J. A. Young, T. Adell Young.
Michigan Eastern Conference. — E. Mudge.
Rhode Island and 3iass. Conference.— Gr. B. Merritt, E. G. Gustin, E.
L. Goodwin, 0. J. Wait, Geo. E. Hoar, J. R. Dunham, I. H. Coe, Mrs. G.
E. Hoar, Annie Batchelor, T. W. Howard, C. A. Tillinghast.
loica Conference. — J. W. Piper.
Nebraska Conference. — I. T. McCoy.
Southern Pa. Conference. — Joseph Barny, A. K. Bottenfield.
Neio York Western Conference. — J. W. Lawton, D. W. Moore, E. P.
Phelps.
New York Central Conference. — J. A. Mace, J. S. Frost.
Des Moines Iowa, Conference. — J. L. Towner, J. 0. Elwell.
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Osage, Mo., Conference. — Mrs. Albert Godley.
Soiithwestern Iowa Conference. — Maggie Wallace, W. B. Golden.
North Mo. Conference. — C. Deweese, Mrs. C. Deweese.
North Carolina Conference. — H. E. Long.
New York Southern Conference. — A. J. Welton.
North 0.1 Christian Union Council. — W. D. Pauling, H. J. Duckworth,
G. W. Long.
Eel River Conference. — George Abbott, W. G. Parker, J. J. Copeland,
Peter Winebrener, W. D. Samuel, David Hydy, Luther Paulin, J. W. Bol-
ton.
Eastern Va. Conference. — S. A. Howell.
York and Cumberland Conference. — W. G. Moulton, Mrs. W. G. Moul-
ton.
Final Report.
Summary.
Association Presidents 3
College '' 8
Conference " 21
Regular Delegates 172
204
On motion of Mrs. C. D. Ellis, the Convention proceeded to the order of
the day.
Rev. C. A. Tillinghast read the following paper on the subject of temper-
ance:
TEMPERANCE.
I start with the statement of certain facts which I assume are accepted by
this convention. Alcohol is not a food. It contains nothing which contri-
butes to the sustenance of the physical system. It is an active poison which
it is never safe to take into the system when it is in a healthy condition. Its
use, therefore, as a beverage is only evil.
It is a specific-brain poison. It destroys mind as well as body. It is a
specific soul-poison as well. It is fatal to human affections and to reli-
gious faith, to all manhood. It is the Circe of all ages :
" Whose charmed cup
Whoever tasted lost his upright shape
And downward fell into a grovelling swine."
It inflames every human passion, and so undermines the foundations of
home and society. It turns human wisdom into folly and converts man into
the fool which " says in his heart there is no God," and so becomes the foe
of the church and of Christian faith.
Its manufacture and sale have become exceedingly profitable, and have
inordinately stimulated that love of money which is "a root of all evil."
And this has led to an organization of the traffic which does not hesitate to
trample upon every interest both of the individual and the State. Its paid
agents are constantly present at our national capitol, and active in the lob-
bies of our State legislatures. It buys up the secular newspapers, and
sometimes, I fear, the religious, by which it is enabled to suppress and
falsify facts, and flood the country with the most misleading and outrageous
falsehood. It largely holds the balance of power between political parties,
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and carries municipal, State and National elections to suit its vile purposes.
Its vast financial resources enable it to buy voters, bribe jurors, judges,
legislators, and so to make, unmake and vitiate laws at its pleasure. It is a
most potent factor in our State and National politics, dictating and corrupt-
ing in every bi-ancli. To carry its points it does not hesitate to sacrifice every
principle of truth, honor and patriotism. It unblushingly says to its minions,
" First beer and then politics. Vote for rum first and last. If by doing so
you can vote your party principles, well and good. If not let party and
principles go. Vote for the man and the party that will sustain rum."
Nothing more degrading, corrupting and dangerous can be conceived. It
is the vilest spawn of the pit ever let loose in the political world.
In view of these facts what is to be done ?
I. As a Christian body it is our duty to jireach Christ. That is the dis-
tinctive function of the church. The gospel lays the axe at the root of the
tree. Those who are reached by it will neither make, sell, nor drink intoxi-
cating liquors. The function of the church is not to make laws — it is rather
to obviate the necessity for law — to write law upon the heart rather than on
the statute book ; to make man a law unto himself
When one came to Christ and said to Him: "Master, speak to my
brother, that he divide the inheritance with me," Christ replied, "Who
made me a judge or a divider over you? It is not my business to make laws
or to open a court for the settlement of special difficulties. Root covetous-
ness out of your hearts ; seek first the kingdom of God ; love God with all
your heart and your neighbor as yourself, and you will need no help about
dividing your property; you will not be quarrelling over a little money."
The gospel goes to the bottom of things, and is the most efficient agent in
all temperance work. But all cannot be reached by the gospel. Some will
remain "lawless and disobedient." Forsuch laws must be made and this is
II. The function of the State.
It is the duty of the State to protect its citizens from evil, and itself from
dangers that threaten its integrity or existence.
The liquor traffic menaces both the citizen and the State, hence, it be-
comes the duty of the State to suppress it.
The hue and cry that we hear so much about personal liberty is the most
baseless twaddle.
That the State has a right to ]irohibit the making and selling of what
never helps, but always harms its citizens and itself, is too obvious to need
defence. The question turns upon whether or not the traffic is thus harm-
ful, and I have assumed that that does not need to be discussed in this
presence. And the State has never attempted to do more than to prohibit
the manufacture and sale. It has never attempted to prohibit the citizen
from drinking what he chose. But it has the undoubted right to do that
the instant he chooses to drink that which endangers his life, or converts him
into a menace to his fiimily, his neighbor, or his country.
Statutes and constitutions must be made to conserve this right.
III. As Christian men and women we are to be Christian citizens. We
must regulate our political action, and do our best to get others to regulate
theirs by Christian principles. The Bible is our rule of faith and practice in
our religious life ; we must make it such in our civic. We must carry our
religion into our politics. The Bible rule must be our rule. And what does
the Bible say to every evil doer? Simply, but positively, always and, every-
where, " Thou shalt not. "
I wish I could assume that the question of license does not need to be
discussed here, but, I know, there is a diiference of opinion among honest
and true temperance workers upon it, so I pause to present a few points for
your consideration.
License is wrong.
1. Because it is contrary to the Bible principles of prohibiting every evil.
The licensing of evil in any form is absolutely forbidden by the Word of
God.
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When .vou license the rum traffic you do Avhat the nation of Israel did
when they " put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them
out," as they were commanded.
They thought to derive profit from them. They proved a cancerous sore,
constantly gnawing at their vitals. They led them into unlawful marriages
and idolatrous practices. The lurid fires of Moloch and Chemosh lit up the
Israelitish horizon with their horrid glare ; their licentious flames devoured
both soul and body, and left the country a heap of blackened ruins.
God ■' is the governor among the nations." " The wicked shall be turned
into hell, and all nations that forget God." Tt is not a safe thing to ignore
God's law. It is said that the colonists of Connecticut, at their first settle-
ment, proclaimed that "the colony would be governed by the laws of God
until they had time to make better." Our legislators have had plenty of
time, and they have diligently tried to improve upon God's law of prohibi-
tion, but they have not yet succeeded.
2. Because it makes the State a participant in the crime.
(1). To allow those over whom we have a rightful authority to do wrong is
to become responsible for it.
The Divine law says, " Thou shalt not, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter,
nor thy man servant, nor thy maid servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger
that is within thy gates." Under it the individual is responsible for him-
self, and for all over whom he has control. So the State is responsible for
the act of the citizen.
(2). The taking of license money makes the State a receiver of worse than
stolen goods — a particeps criminis in one of the most hydra-headed and
Satanic crimes the world has ever committed. This has been so often stated,
and involves a principle so obvious, that it needs only to be mentioned, yet
it is a fact so significant and so unanswerable that it cannot be omitted. It
alone is a sufficient condemnation of the license system, and must forever
prevent its receiving the support of the public judgment and conscience —
and what these cannot support must ultimately fall.
(3). Because it makes legal and gives an air of respectability to an im-
moral and inhuman traffic.
Law has a powerful educational influence.
Let every one engaged in the traffic be branded as an outlaw and it will
have a most salutarj" effiectupon the public mind and conscience.
(4). The license sj'stem fosters the feeling and fact, already so fearfully prev-
alent that a man may purchase the privilege to do wrong. The moral sense
of the public is that rum-selling is wrong. That governments should sell
the right to do it, is fearfully corrupting to the public, and especially to
political conscience. All Christendom revolts at the sickening traffic in crime
carried on by the sale of indulgences in the sixteenth century. The idea that
for a stipulated sum one might be permitted to steal, and debauch, ami
murder, outrages every sense of right. The license system does the same tiling
in principle. For a fixed sum it allows men to do that which degrades, de-
bauches, and kills their fellow-men, and leads them to commit every crime
in the long catalogue of vice.
(5). A license law is inconsistent with all State laws prohibiting crime. I
need not tell you that a large proportion of crimes committed, at least four-
fifths, are directly traceable to rum. To the men who commit these crimes
the State says "thou shalt not." Rightly placing upon its statute book the
enactment of the Divine law it says, "Thou .shalt not steal," "thou shalt
not commit adultery," "thou shalt not kill," etc. Now if the lawprohibits
and jHinishes these crimes, born of the liquor traffic, why not the traffic
itself? Why protect the tree, the fruit of which it condemns? Say to the
maker and seller, "thou shalt not," and you lay the axe at the root of the
tree. Until then you only lop the branches. To punish the thief, the liber-
tine, the murderer, and protect him who has made them such, is the highest
refinement of inconsistency and injustice.
And not only is the license system wrong in principle, but it has utterly
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failed to restrict and lessen the evil. It is only in rare and limited instances
that it has lessened the number of saloons, and even then it has not lessened
the amount of liquor sold. The exceptions are no more than enou.sh to
prove the rule. License has been a failure from the first, and is no more
satisfactoi^' to-day, after generations of trial than vrhen first adopted.
High license is no more efficient than low, and the cry for it has been
raised, mainly, to stave oif the demand for prohibition. License tends to
increase the price of Hquor, and so the morespeedily impoverishes the victim
of drink. It tends also to the increase of drug-manufactured liquors, and
so augments the direful eff"ects of intoxication by the introduction of the
vilest and most virulent poisons into the system. It defeats its proposed
end. The traffic stimulated to a diabolical ingenuity, by the tax imposed
has been enriched rather than impoverished, and has reaped from its seem-
ing persecution a far more exceeding and enduring weight of profit. The
money which the State has obtained from the tax, has by no means come
from the pockets of the venders, but from those of the hapless victims, and
from the heavy profit of selling a compound of kerosene, potash, strychnine,
and cocculus indicus for whiskey, porter, ale, etc.
License ruled out then, both by the court of conscience and expediency, there
remains nothing but prohibition. This is the only right and efficient method.
The standard argument against it is that it is not efficient. But what
constitutes efficiency in law ? Was ever so much demanded of any law as
has been demanded of our prohibitory laws, in order to prove their worth?
Because they have not wholly and immediately cured the evil they were aim-
ing at many of their pretended friends have hastened to prevent their enact-
ment, or to demand their repeal, on the ground of fiiilure. What law was
ever so effective? We do not repeal our laws against theft and murder
because they are frequently violated.
The Divine statute of prohibition has not been repealed because it has
failed to prevent crime. It has been in force six thousand years, and
thieves, libertines, and murderers still abound.
It may be said that no offender against the divine law ever escapes the
penalty of its violation, and that hence its majesty is maintained. But we
must not forget that it does not exist for the purpose of inflicting punish-
ment, but for the purpose of preventing crime. The penalty is not an
end, but a means, and every time it is inflicted the fact is proclaimed that
the law has failed of its primary object. It has not exterminated theevils
it was aimed against. It has only lessened them. If a prohibitory liquor
law does that, it cannot be said to be a failure.
There are abundant facts to prove, that wherever honest and persistent
efforts have been made to enforce prohibitory laws they have lessened the
evil in every way. The facts from Maine, Kansas, and Iowa, have been
repeatedly presented to the public in the form of industrial and criminal sta-
tistics, and the personal testimony of hundreds of men in official stations,
whose judgment and integrity cannot questioned. I know from my own ob-
servation that when the prohibitory law was in force in Rhode Island there
was much less drunkenness on the streets of Providence than now, and that,
too, notwithstanding the fact that neither dominant party made any honest
effort to enforce it, nay more, that both parties labored to prevent its en-
forcement with a persistent determination to break it down.
Prohibitory legislation has not been a failure even under the imperfect
conditions with which it has been tried. But it has not had an adequate
and fair trial.
An evil so deep-rooted as the liquor traffic, fed by the love of money on
the one hand, and the appetite for strong drink, born of generations of
indulgence on the other, cannot be destroyed or very largely curtailed in a day.
In the nature of things the struggle must be a prolonged one. A trial of
one year, or a decade of years cannot be expected to end it. The best policy
in the long run may be, and often is, the most barren in immediate results.
Nor can we expect the best results until prohibitory law becomes general.
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This evil is not local. For Rhode Island to adopt prohibition while Massa-
chusetts and Connecticut were under license laws could not be expected to
accomplish all that was desired. Rhode Island is a small State. A few
miles carried one across the line where liquor could be obtained in plenty.
Immediate telephone connections, and only about an hour's remove by rail,
made it possible for Boston dealers to carry on a retail trade with all princi-
pal points in the State. Every intelligent man saw the unfavorable condi-
tions under which the law labored and was prepared to be content with
comparatively small results, but many did not consider conditions, and
attributed the small results to a defect in the principle. Had Massachusetts
and Connecticut been prohibitory Sates the results would have been different,
and doubtless the prohibitory amendment would still have been in her
constitution.
Larger States stand a better chance, and have succeeded in retaining their
prohibitory amendments longer, and probably in making them a permanent
part of their constitutional law.
This is the fatal weakness of local option, that prohibition under it affects
only limited territory, almost always surrounded by license territory suffi-
ciently near to give convenient and adequate supplies.
Not until all our States, and all our territories, through prohibitory legis-
lation on the part of our national government, have adopted prohibition, can
we expect the best results, or can we say that prohibition has had an ade-
<iuate and fiiir trial. The evil is national — its treatment must be such.
Without doubt constitutional prohibition is better than statutorj\ Many
reasons might be given in support of it did time permit and were it neces-
sary. I assume that we are mainly agreed on that point. As Christian
citizens, then, it is our duty to use all our political influence to this end, and
not to cease our labors until a prohibitory amendment is added to our
national con.stitution, and to that of every individual State.
The organized liquor traffic has dared to invoke the aid of political parties,
has forced itself into everj' branch of our State and national politics, and has
become a potent, arrogant, defiant, and most fearfully corrupting factor in
every i)olitical campaign.
We must meet it at the ballot box — and we must meet it squarely. With
it rum is the dominant issue — it is a party of one idea. We must be equally
definite in meeting it. There is a rum party — there must be a prohibition
party. I do not say that it must be called that — I do not say that the so-
called " Third Party" is that party. I do not say that it will not be the
Republican party, nor the Democratic party ; what I mean to say is that
there must and will be a prohibition party — a party that will array itself
squarely against the liquor traffic, and present prohibition as a dominant
issue before the people, and keep it there until it triumphs. I believe it to
be the duty of every voter to find a way to cast his ballot for the direct forc-
ing of this issue.
In conclusion let me call your attention to a few
ENCOURAGING FACTS.
1. The growing consciousness that the traffic is wrong.
The change in public sentiment within the last twenty-five years is wonder-
ful— almost phenomenal. Continued for another quarter of a century, -with
its present impetus and the question is settled. Judging from the aggregate
vote in those States which have submitted prohibitory amendments to the
people, more than half of the voters of our country to-day would vote right
on this question, if left entirely to the exercise of their personal convictions.
The judgment of the majority is already right. It only remains to arouse
the conscience. The judgment is warped and twisted by party, financial and
other considerations, but conscience goes straight to the mark and will not
be bribed. We shall soon have it, and then we shall have reached the be-
ginning of the end.
248 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION.
2. The jirowing arrogance of the traffic.
When any evil grows insolent and begins to make desperate efforts in its
own defence it is near its fall. The slave power in our country is a familiar
example. Had it been wise, kept quiet, and calmly accepted the inevitable
philosophy of human events, it would probably have lived for half a century
longer. But sin is not wise. It always writhes in agony at the thought of
losing its power. It precipitates its own overthrow. It is suicidal in its
very nature. There are serpents that when sufficiently irritated will bite
themselves and die of their own venom. Such is sin. "Give the devil
rope enough and he will hang himself," is an old adage, but forever true.
The liquor traffic is paying out rope for its own strangulation. Like a
drowning man floundering in the water, its mad efforts to keep itself afloat
will only hasten its final sinking. Let it rave. It is one of our best allies.
3. The increasing need of sober men in all the relations of life.
The New York Independent recently published a long list of letters from
railroad officials from all parts of the countrJ^ Sixty-four roads were
reported which refuse to employ drinking men. Steam is too dangerous an
agent to be trusted to the hands of any but sober men. Drunkenness is
comparatively little known among the railroad employees of our country.
More and more we are coming to use steam, electricity and other powerful
agents in the economy of our daily life. Soon our sitting rooms and kitchens
will be run by them. More and more as civilization advances does society
become complicate. Almost every day increases the number upon whom we
are dependent for the supphes on our table, and the running of our house-
hold economy. And every day increases the opportunities for bad men to
do mischief The time is coming when society cannot exist with drunkards
reeling on every street, any more than a keg of powder can exist with a
spark of fire in its centre. The logic of necessity is coming to our aid. Our
lives and our property are coming to be too universally at stake. When
property interests become so involved that it is more profitable to suppress
than to run the traffic, there will be a way found to make and execute pro-
hibitory laws. The action of our railroads is an illustration, and earnest of
what can and will be done.
4. The fact that the traffic has been mainly abandoned by men of any re-
spectability and has descended into the hands of the worst classes. Men of
respectabiiity wink at it, secretly foster it, but don't like to engage in it.
It shows that the drift of the public sentiment is upward, and that its
weight is heavily felt — that the business is breaking down by its own
rottenness.
5. We are rapidly drifting toward a settled policy. En a few years longer
all temperance men will agree that prohibition is the only right method for
fighting it. When we have reached that point the advance will be steady.
One great reason why so little has been accomplished heretofore is that our
policy has been unsettled — subject to constant changes — license, local option,
prohibition, etc. , have rapidly followed each other ; one policy giving place to
another before it had fairly gotten under way. Such whiffling and confusion
must necessarily be fatal to the best of policies. We have been experiment-
ing. But that age is nearly past. We have learned at least what not to do,
and are rapidly settling down to a policy which the public judgment is com-
ing to believe will succeed.
When once that policy is accepted, with a fixed determination to fight it
out on that line, the question is practically settled.
6. Grod is opposed to the traffic.
No Christian man or woman can doubt that ; God's word is clear and ex-
plicit in condemnation of the whole business. As Christian men and women
we cannot doubt that God will be victorious. Once settled that it is wrong,
and we haye no right to question its overthrow. It betrays a reckless want
of faith in God, for a Christian, and especially a minister, to say the evil is
so great that it cannot be put down. And it seems to rue to be treason
against the divine government for a Christian to say " prohibition is right,
MINtJTES. 249
but there is no use to vote for it because we cannot get or enforce it," and
so cast his ballot for a temporary state or national expediency. God is with
the right, and He will eventually triumph. It is for us to determine whether
we will be victors or captives in that triumph.
The following resolutions were offered by the committee on temperance,
through Rev. C. A. Tillinghast, and were adopted :
RESOLUTIONS ON TEMPERANCE.
The traffic in intoxicating liquors is one of the greatest evils with which we
have to contend. It imperils the best interests of the individual, the family,
the State, the church. It is anti-Bible, anti-Sabbath, anti-Christian and
anti-republican.
Therefore, resolved :
1. That it is the imperative duty of every one who has the interest of his
neighbor and his country at heart to labor for its overthrow.
2. That we recognize in it an unmixed evil, which to license in any foi'm
is utterly at variance with the divine law, contrary to the best interests of
the State, and therefore highly immoral.
3. That the only right position to take is that of absolute and total prohi-
bition, and that we will zealously and continuously labor for that end.
4. That we earnestly recommend our churches to abstain from the use of
fermented wine at the communion service.
5. That we recommend all our churches and Sunday-schools to adopt
some form of organized and systematic temperance work.
G. That we sympathize with all temperance organizations which are
laboring for the overthrow of the traffic, and that we are especially pleased
with the work of the W. C. T. U. and pledge it our support.
7. That the unblushing use of intoxicating liquors by political delegates,
municipal, State and national officers at conventions, public dinners, and on
State occasions, is a direct insult to a large part of their constituency and
cause for profound regret and humiliation.
8. That we deeply regret that the traffic has insinuated itself into the warp
and woof of our State and national politics, boldly seeking for a t^-easonable
balance of power, and to compel all parties to do its bidding, but since it has,
we have no choice left us but to meet it on the ground of its own choosing,
at the ballot box.
10. That we regard the ballot as a sacred trust, a powerful and efficient
instrument, which it is our imperative duty to use in direct and positive
opposition to this evil, and that, if our two leading political parties do not
so espouse the cause of prohibition as to give us opportunity for its exer-
cise, we are driven to the necessity of finding some other way.
li. That we respectfully and most earnestly request the directors of the
coming World's Fair at Chicago to forbid the sale of all intoxicants upon the
grounds.
12. That we regard the importation of intoxicating liquors into the Valley
of the Congo, by which the heathen are plunged into a deeper heathenism,
our Christian missionaries covered with shame and confusion, and their
work very much hindered and often neutralized and destroyed, as a foul blot
upon our Christian civilization and a direct insult to the Christian church,
and that we most respectfully and earnestly petition Congress to legislate
against its being so exported from this country.
C. A. TiLLINaHAST,
H. Lizzie Haley,
Myron Tyler,
Mrs. Emily K. Bishop,
S. S. Newhouse,
Committee.
250 AMERICAN CHRISTIAN CONVENTION,
On vote of the Convention the paper was turned over to Rev. A. Dunh^p
to be published in pamphlet form.
On motion of Rev. E. A. DeVore, A.M., the following resolution was
adopted.
Resolved, That the Christian Publishing Association be requested to pub-
lish at its own expense the Quadrennial Book and the minutes of the Ameri-
can Christian Convention ; the same to be done under the direction of the
Executive Board of the American Christian Convention.
The following persons were appointed a committee on Christian union, to
serve until the next Quadrennial Convention : Rev. J. B. Weston, D.D. ;
Rev. D. E. Millard; Rev. M. Summerbell, D.D. ; Rev. C. A. Tillinghast,
and Rev. H. J. Duckworth.
Moved that the files of the Herald of Gospel Liberty presented to the
American Christian Convention by Rev. B. Mason, be deposited in the
library of the Christian Biblical Institute, provided the files be bound.
Carried.
Rev. E. A. DeVore moved to instruct the Executive Board to take meas-
ures to preserve Christian literature. Carried.
On motion of Rev. A. H. Morrill, the following resolutions were adopted :
Resolved, That the thanks of this convention be extended to oiir President,
who has presided over our deliberations with so kindly a spirit, during our
present session.
Resolved, That the thanks of this convention are due and are hereby given
to our Secretary, Rev. J. J. Summerbell, for his patient and persistent
labors in the work of his office.
Rev. J. H. McNees made remarks conveying a touching message to the
Convention from the venerable Rev. John Walworth.
Certain letters were received from Rev. D. M. Shoemakei*, Rev. A. R.
Heath, the missionaries in Japan, and from an independent church at St.
Louis.
In the close of the Convention, beautiful and touching remarks were made
by Rev. T. M. McWhinney, D.D., Miss Caroline Forman, and Rev. O. J.
Wait, A.M.
The Convention adjourned with the recitation of the Lord's Prayer in con-
cert, and the benediction by Rev. O. J. Wait, A. M.
D. A. Long,
President.
J. J. Summerbell,
Secretary.
INDEX.
(The figures refer to the page of the book.;
Accounts of treasurer, 169, 20.5, 207
Agent's report, 145
Amendments to constitution of C. P. A.,
145, 146
Antioch College, 210, 213, 214
Auditing, 144, 145, 169
" Benefit of the Foreign Mission Work on
the Home Churches," hy Eev. Miss H.
Lizzie Haley, 199
Blanks, 157, 2.33, 235, 237, 238
" Centennial," by M. Siimmerbell,226,229,
239. 240
Christian Biblical Institute. 210
Christian literature, 250
"Christian Movement," by G. D. Black,
222
Christian name, preface &c., 158
Christian Publishing Association, 138
Christian union, 157, 169, 172, 174, 239, 241,
250
Churches, lists, 1
Collections for foreign missions, 204
Collections, 233
Committees of A. C. C, 154, 158, 168, 169,
233, 235, 250
Committees of C. P. A., 140
Condolence, 189, 191
Conferences, 88
Constitution of C. P. A., 148
Convention quarterly, 220
Convention song, 153
Co-operation, 233
Correspondence College, 210, 232, 236, 237,
239
Deeds of churches, 233, 234
Di-sciples, 1.58
Districts, 233
" Duty to Foreign Mission Work," by Eev.
H. Y. Eush, 185
"Education," by D. A. Long, 212
Educational institutions, 96, 210, 211
statistics, 208, 209
Elections of A. C. C, 232, 237, 239
Election of C. P. A., 146, 147
Elon college, 211
Endowments of missions, 161
Fairfield, Mich., property, 169
Files of Herald, 2.50
Fiscal year, 149, 233, 235
Foreign missions, 175, 178, 191
Foreign missions, report, 175
Foreign mission collection date, 172, 175
Frauklinton Institute, 169, 210, 218, 237
"Fraternal Address," by S. A. Howell,
214
General evangelist, 161, 169, 221, 235
Home for aged ministers, 204
Home missions, 155, 159
" How Best to Arouse the Women of our
Churches," by Mrs. A. H. Tufts, 201
Hymn-book committee of C. P. A., 147,
220
Indianapolis church, 236
Latest information will be found just
before page 1
Le Grand Institute, 210
Memorial church, 236
Memorials to A. C. C, 155, 157, 204
Ministers, 97
Minutes of A. C. C, 151
Minutes of C. P. A., 139, 144
Missionary assistance, 233
Missionary organizations, 95
Mission collection, 211
Missions, special, 161
Norfolk, Va., church, 235, 236
252
INDEX.
Officers, 146, 147, 232
Ordination to ministry, 235
Organization, 158, 172, 175, 219, 230, 233
Presentation of cane, 158
Quadrennial book, 250
Quarterly, 220
Keport of agent of C. P. A., 141
Eeport of auditing committee, 207
Report of committee of C. P. A., 145
Eeport of committee on nominations, 219
Eeport of president A. C. C, 155
C. P. A., 139
Eeport of secretary A. C. C, 155, 156
" " education department,
207
Report of secretary of publishing depart-
ment, 144, 145, 146, 157
Report of secretary of missionary depart-
ment, 159, 175
Report of corresponding secretary Woman's
Board of Foreign Missions, 191
Report of treasurer, 205, 207
Report on blanks, 237
centennial, 240
Christian union, 172, 239
hymnal, 220
missions. 204, 207, 219, 221, 233, 235,
236
organization, 172, 175, 219, 230, 233
roll, 241
Sunday-schools, 204, 205, 219, 220
temperance, 249
university, 241
Representative organizations, 93
Republican Methodists, 158
Responsive service, 220
Roll, 241
Sabbath at world's fair, 220
Seating of delegates, 239
Secretary's office, 222, 230, 231, 234, 235
Selling publishing house, 145, 146
Starkey College, 210
Sunday-school collection, 220
Superannuated ministers, 155
Support of ministry, 234, 235
"Systematic Missions," by J. P. Barrett,
163
Temperance, 169, 249
" Temperance," by C. A. Tillinghast, 243
"The Christian Movement," by G. D.
Black, 222
"The Negro," by H. E. Long, 214
Tracts, 158
Union Christian college, 210
University, 229, 230, 232, 240, 241
"Victories — Foreign Mission Field," by
Prof. Morrill, 178, 189
"Votes by correspondence, 241
Votes of courtesy, 154, 155, 219, 241, 250
Weaubleau Institute, 211
" Witness," 145, 146
Women's Board of Foreign Missions, 191,
236
Women's Board of Home Missions, 221, 231
" Woman's Work in Foreign Missions," by
Mrs. A. E. Weston, 194
World's fair, 220, 236, 239
Year book, 175
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